Article Publication Date:
2/1/2012
Summary:
In its first year of operation, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation has a long list of accomplishments, yet some observers express concern that its fast-paced approach may be overwhelming to smaller delivery systems. A status report of the Innovation Center’s activities to date is provided, including delineating the goals envisioned by Congress, detailing the new tools it was given, and emphasizing how the enhanced authority compares with CMS’ traditional demonstration programs.
Topics:
Quality
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Dual Eligibles
Sources:
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Programs/Initiatives:
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
States:
Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative Demonstration; Federally Qualified Health Center Advanced Primary Care Practice Demonstration; Multi-payer Advanced Primary Care Practice Demonstration; Bundled Payment for Care Improvement Initiative; Accelerated Development Learning Sessions; Advanced Payment Accountable Care Organization Model Initiative; PGP Transition Demonstration; Pioneer Accountable Care Organization Model Initiative; Demonstration to Improve Care Quality for Nursing Facility Residents; State Demonstrations to Integrate Care for Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries; Financial Alignment Model Demonstrations; The Partnership for Patients; Community-based Care Transition Program (part of the Partnership for Patients); Innovation Advisors Program; Health Care Innovation Challenge; Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration; Medicaid Incentives for Prevention of Chronic Diseases (MIPCD) Program; Independence at Home Demonstration; Government Accountability Office (GAO); Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS); Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Contact
Urban Institute
Phone:
202-833-7200
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/53043