The focus of modern-day health care institutions is quickly evolving to prioritize the idea of value-based care, with the demand for this model anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.3% between 2024 and 2032. At the heart of this change is the understanding that patients require not just health care but…
Explore how a management services organization (MSO) leveraged multi-layered data to strengthen their value-based care strategy, mitigate risk, and improve patient outcomes. As we gear up for Performance Year (PY) 2025, risk-based Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are juggling a lot. Earlier this year, we described the delicate balancing act of reviewing PY 2023 results, performing…
Download Slides Join ATTAC Consulting Group for an insightful webinar focused on risk adjustment planning for 2025 and 2026. Our risk adjustment experts will discuss a recommended risk adjustment calendar for both years, summarize best practices for health plans and providers, and outline changes in the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) audit procedures. Key…
From pay cuts to workforce evolutions, 2024 was a tumultuous year for physicians. Here are five pieces of good and bad news each for physicians: The bad news CMS cuts pay again Amid rising industry concern about physician reimbursement declines, CMS finalized a 2.83% physician pay cut Nov. 1. The 2025 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective…
Primary care practices are facing a significant shift as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to push toward its goal that all Medicare beneficiaries be under a value-based contract by 2030. Moreover, providers are faced with constant challenges in maintaining sustainable practices with ever-increasing administrative burdens, staff shortages and increasing operational costs….
In today’s complex healthcare system, the importance of accurate coding cannot be overstated, especially regarding Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) coding and Medicare risk adjustment. These components are vital in ensuring that healthcare providers are adequately reimbursed while complying with regulatory requirements. For organizations that handle Medicare Advantage patients, understanding and implementing accurate HCC coding practices…
Download Slides Join healthcare executive Rhonda Sanders, Chief Mission Access Officer at Empath Health and data expert Tom Martin, Senior Director of Data Insights at WellSky to explore how hospitals and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) can effectively leverage post-acute care (PAC) providers to drive success in value-based care. With more than 18 years of…
Download Slides This webinar addresses the critical role of professional caregivers in today’s healthcare system, particularly within Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). With capacity challenges heightened post-COVID, the demand for caregiver support has never been more urgent. We’ll explore strategies to prioritize, support, and retain caregivers, recognizing them as the backbone of care. We’ll…
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) within CMS is tasked with fostering “healthcare transformation by finding new ways to pay for and deliver care that can lower costs and improve care.” An important component of CMMI’s agenda is the accountable care organization (ACO) model in fee-for-service (FFS) traditional Medicare (TM). CMS defines ACOs…
As we move through the second half of 2024, managed care organizations must prioritize member engagement, especially for individuals with chronic conditions. This period presents an opportunity to embrace strategies that encourage essential healthcare visits, such as annual wellness and primary care appointments. Read on for member engagement tactics that focus on precise member identification,…