The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 31 released a request for applications for its new accountable care organization model, the Long-term Enhanced ACO Design Model, or LEAD. The model is designed to accommodate a wide range of health care providers, including those who have not previously participated in an ACO and providers who care for specialized patient populations. CMS said ACOs interested in the voluntary, 10-year payment model must apply by May 17. The model will launch Jan. 1, 2027. 

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The AHA commented June 1 on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ skilled nursing facility prospective payment system proposed rule for fiscal year…
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The AHA submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 1 on the inpatient psychiatric facility prospective payment system proposed…
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The AHA June 1 urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revisit its market basket forecast and work with Congress to reduce the productivity…
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The AHA May 20 provided comments to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health for a hearing on the physician fee schedule, the Medicare Access…
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its fiscal year 2025 Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Reports, or PEPPERs, for…
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released details on downloading its upcoming fiscal year 2025 Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns…