On June 2, HHS and CMS announced that states were invited to apply to participate in a Multi-payer Advanced Primary Care Practice Demonstration (MAPCPD). This demonstration represents a marked evolution and maturation in how CMS is thinking about transforming primary care to be more effective in improving health outcomes and controlling costs. This demonstration establishes [...]
On Monday, Oct. 12 Congressman Patrick Murphy paid a visit to HQP to meet some of our participants, hear more about our program and discuss his views on health care reform. It was a fun and informative session. Bill Walker, Bill Lloyd, and Betty Lou Eisold very ably described for the Congressman what being a [...]
The body of evidence that preventive interventions can improve health outcomes in older adults is overwhelming. Alone and in combination, physical activity, weight management, healthy eating, fall prevention, vaccinations, social engagement, home safety, etc., are found to be beneficial for older adults. Yet it is often noted that for all of the apparent “promise” [...]
Programs which are diverse, creative and innovative should be invited to participate in the CCMIC and RLN, but they should also be carefully specified – i.e., program elements, processes, protocols and operational standards should be clearly described and documented Flexibility with regard to changes to programs during their study periods is key, but these also [...]
I participated in a terrific meeting (June 3) sponsored by the National Coalition on Care Coordination (N3C) to brainstorm ideas about the smartest way to finance and pay for care coordination. Lots of bright and passionate people in the room responding to an excellent working draft paper on the subject authored by Robert Berenson, MD and [...]
The policy options to transform our health care delivery system now under consideration by the Senate Finance Committee include important new initiatives. Three key opportunities include payment for transitional care activities, establishment of a CMS Chronic Care Management Innovation Center, and the Medicare Shared Savings Program (i.e., accountable care organizations). These 3 options (along with [...]
