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Dobson | DaVanzo Policy Brief Highlights the Value of Hospice
Dobson | DaVanzo was commissioned by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) to develop a policy brief outlining the goals and benefits of hospice care.
Al Dobson PhD, Recognized by Marquis Who’s Who as a Leader in Health Economics and Policy
President of Dobson | DaVanzo, Al Dobson, has been presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who. Out of the 1.5 million individuals nominated, only a small percentage are selected for this recognition.
Updated Dobson | DaVanzo Study Unveils High Savings to Medicare ACO Program
Dobson | DaVanzo’s new evaluation of Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) found greater savings than the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) benchmark savings estimate.
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BPCI Advanced Participation Decisions in March 2019
Monday, March 25, 2019 | by Randy Haught
Last August CMS provided a one-time retroactive opportunity to withdraw in total from the BPCI Advanced program or withdraw selected clinical episodes by March 1, 2019. This grace period allowed participants to “test the waters” between October 2018 and February 2019 before making a final decision. Participants that retroactively withdraw in total or for select clinical episodes are not held accountable for those episodes, meaning that any losses incurred relative to the established target prices will not be charged to the bundler.
Pathways to Success Implementation Offers ACOs Greater Risks and Rewards
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | by Alex Hartzman
The Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) is undergoing a major overhaul under the Pathways to Success regulation, finalized December 31, 2018. This regulation replaces the existing program participation tracks with an emphasis on increasing downside risk, as well as updates a variety of other program rules. This rule went into effect on January 1, 2019, with most aspects to be implemented fully starting July 1, 2019.
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