The Trump Administration is on a VBC reform model fury. It deserves credit but there are potholes ahead on its reform map.

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About The Episode:

On this episode, Marc discusses the Trump administration's VBC reform model fury. It deserves credit but there are potholes ahead on its reform map.

Key Takeaways:

Medicare FFS is badly in need of reform and CMS has been introducing VBC payment models for a number of years.

The Trump administration has been on a model fury, seeking to set its mark on healthcare reform.

It is introducing reforms leveraging technology and expanding VBC payments.

But the model fatigue of the past is setting in again with numerous new models and aggressive timeframes.

The tech-enabled ACCESS model was extended to obtain more tech company participants.

The ACO LEAD model may not get the volume CMS hoped for, either.

The GLP-1 BALANCE model has been paused because too few plans expressed interest.

BALANCE holds great promise, short-term costs in return for long-term savings and better health.

But it comes at a tough time for plans, which are in the midst of a financial recovery.

The Trump administration's vision is commendable but may need some tactical adjustment.

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