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In this NEW Case Study, learn how providers can minimize avoidable #HospitalReadmissions through patient education and engagement, preparing patients prior to recovery: https://lnkd.in/evuJH_si #PatientEngagement #PatientOutcomes

Have you heard about the new hospital value-based care (VBC) model? It is the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) that is building on previous bundled payment models. Check this out - this will include patients that are in other ACO models. https://okt.to/pOivYD

2025 IS BRINGING IMPROVED MEDICARE PATIENT CARE AND NEW REIMBURSEMENT REWARDS TO VALUE-BASED CARE COLLABORATING PROVIDERS. CMS has released the Final Rule for its 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. According to CMS published information, this update continues to support value-based preventive and therapeutic care. However, new programs, like Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM) multispecialty collaborating networks, can now be expected to be in high demand by patients and payers. The LEAP Alliance and our collaborating partner, FootCare America Networks, LLC, are now preparing to launch a 2025 nationwide community based, hospital staff centered Medicare multispecialty diabetes limb preservation member network. For future membership information email: information@leapalliance.org.

CMS Releases Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model Evaluation Report December 5: CMS released the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model: Performance Year Six Evaluation Report. The evaluation report presents results for the first year of the CJR model extension (performance year six) after significant changes to the CJR model were implemented. The revisions to the CJR model generated net savings of $54.2 million for Medicare in performance year six while maintaining the quality of care for patients.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed a 5-year mandatory alternative payment model that aims to elevate care coordination and transitions for Medicare beneficiaries during critical surgical procedures. Participating hospitals will ensure high-quality care delivery and post-operative support, driving improved patient outcomes. Learn more about this new model here: https://lnkd.in/eKy9eKGT

Breaking Down the Impact of TEAM: Medicare's New Mandatory Bundle Model TEAM is a different kind of bundle model with risks and opportunities for US hospitals. My colleagues and I discuss how TEAM works, its estimated financial impact on hospitals and the need for strong hospital partnerships with surgical teams, primary care providers, and patients.

Great Insights on TEAM - the new mandatory bundle model Transforming Episode Accountability Model https://lnkd.in/gb_KiJYu

Ever feel like crafting care plans is like navigating a medical maze? Our latest MedicalDirector blog has decoded the secrets to crafting stellar care plans - from patient engagement hacks to master monitoring tips, check out this GPS for developing GP care journeys: https://hubs.ly/Q02wDYhc0 #MedicalDirector #CarePlans #GPInsights #ClinicalPractice

10 Year look back on #VBC from Humana. VBC is growing, but still #valuebasedcare by percentages ~40% VBC, ~20% FFS (with some VBC component), and 40% still straight FFS payments. Highlights from Humana: * 30.1% fewer inpatient admissions * 23.2% reduction in medical costs * 14.6% increase in VBC patients receiving preventative screenings vs. non-VBC Medicare Advantage patients Here is the full report: https://lnkd.in/enxhWWhi

🚨 New Blog Alert: Important Call to Action for Wound Care Clinicians! 🚨 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently announced a significant update. The Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have issued a collaborative proposed local coverage determination (LCD) titled "Skin Substitute Grafts/Cellular and Tissue-Based Products for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs) and Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs)." The goal is to standardize coverage decisions across all MAC jurisdictions. 📝 Access our blog post to get a summary of Key Points of the Proposed LCD https://lnkd.in/dPWTEVpa 📅 Your Input Needed by June 8, 2024 -CMS is accepting written comments -Public listening sessions scheduled for May 2024 This is your chance to influence policy with your professional insights. As a wound care clinician, your experience is critical in shaping the future of treatment for Medicare beneficiaries. 🔗 Read the full details and how you can participate in our latest blog: Important Call to Action: Influence Medicare Coverage for Cellular and/or Tissue Based Products https://lnkd.in/dPWTEVpa 👥 Join the conversation. Your voice matters! #WoundCare #Medicare #HealthPolicy #CMS #PublicHealth