decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2022 Issue 5 (May)
Evolving ‘equity’ push by CMS signals a new front for providers
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Article Overview
This article covers how CMS and HHS are expanding their focus on health equity through strategy documents, payment and quality program proposals, and model changes. It is relevant to providers, compliance teams, quality reporting staff, and health IT leaders who need to understand the likely direction of federal policy, especially around data collection, social needs, and equity-related measurement. The piece also discusses how these developments may affect accountable care, Medicare programs, and interoperability efforts.
Why This Topic Matters
Federal equity initiatives may lead to new reporting, measurement, and data infrastructure expectations for providers. Organizations that participate in CMS programs may need to monitor upcoming rulemaking, quality programs, and model requirements to prepare operationally and technically.
Article Sections
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Age of equity
Background on the growing use of health equity language in CMS policy and related agency announcements. This section summarizes recent federal initiatives and broad program areas where equity has been emphasized.
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ACOs in front
Discussion of how accountable care and value-based care organizations are beginning to incorporate equity-related activities. The section also notes examples of organizational approaches and model-level interest from CMS and CMMI.
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Equity in QPP, data collection
Coverage of possible future connections between equity policy, quality reporting, and data collection. This section addresses anticipated implementation issues, health IT needs, and the role of social needs data.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS is framing health equity across multiple programs and policy documents
- Which federal initiatives may influence provider reporting and quality measurement
- Why data collection and social needs information are central to the developing equity agenda
- How accountable care and value-based care models are intersecting with equity efforts
- What operational and health IT challenges may arise as equity-related requirements evolve
Who Should Read This
- Providers and physician groups
- Hospital compliance and quality teams
- Accountable care organizations
- Health plan and managed care leaders
- Health information technology and EHR vendors
- Medical practice administrators
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