McKnight's June 17, 2021
A proposal by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to replace the current value-based purchasing program for skilled nursing facilities with a more equitable, value-incentive model would be a “win-win” for both provider and residents if adopted, according to a leading healthcare policy expert.
MedPAC on Tuesday delivered its annual report to Congress on issues affecting the Medicare program and the healthcare delivery system. The report includes a recommendation — unanimously approved by the commission in April — to eliminate the current SNF VBP with an alternative incentive model that rewards providers more evenly based on the quality of care they provide.
The commission in the past has argued that the current VBP program has several flaws, including assessing...