decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2016 Issue 2 (February)
Proposed shared savings rule makes benchmarks more local to draw participants
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Article Overview
This article reviews a CMS proposed rule for the Shared Savings ACO program. It focuses on benchmark recalibration, regional and county-level factors, timing of implementation for different ACO agreement periods, and the broader policy goal of encouraging participation in shared-savings arrangements. The piece is relevant to providers, ACO administrators, and reimbursement professionals tracking Medicare policy updates.
Why This Topic Matters
Changes to benchmark methodology can affect how ACO performance is measured and whether organizations are rewarded or penalized under the Shared Savings program. Understanding the proposed policy helps practices and ACO leaders assess participation strategy and program impact.
Article Sections
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Accountable care organizations
Introduces the proposed CMS rule and frames the discussion around Shared Savings ACO participation and program changes.
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Risk has slowed ACO participation
Discusses participation trends, program model changes, and the policy rationale for adjusting benchmark methodology to support broader ACO involvement.
What You Will Learn
- What the proposed CMS rule is addressing in the Shared Savings ACO program
- How benchmark methodology is being reconsidered for ACO evaluation
- Why CMS is aiming to make the program more attractive to participants
- How the proposed changes relate to ACO agreement periods and participation timing
Who Should Read This
- ACO administrators
- Medical practice managers
- Physician group leaders
- Healthcare reimbursement professionals
- Medicare policy analysts
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