Essentials to Success In The CMS Direct Contracting Entity (DCE) PART 2: Provider Network Optimization

The Direct Contracting Entity program is further proof of the federal government’s commitment to value-based care, but most DCE participants are missing a significant savings opportunity: post-acute care. Introduced in 2019 by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), the Direct Contracting Entity program (DCE) is building momentum in 2021. With 53 participants already […]

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Bundled Payment Models

Health Systems are Succeeding with Bundled Payments – Here’s How

Bundled payments are becoming an increasingly important part of the healthcare landscape – even while The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) considers their future in Medicare. A recent study found that the CMS pilot for the bundled payment program – Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) – is saving millions of dollars without negatively impacting […]

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