BPCI Advanced participation dips 16% in first five months

The number of healthcare providers participating in the CMS’ advanced bundled payment model has declined by 16% since the program started five months ago, as providers choose to get out now to avoid financial risk.

The CMS announced Thursday that 1,086 healthcare providers are participating in the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced model, the first alternative payment model unveiled during the Trump administration. The model was initially rolled out by the CMS in October with 1,299 participants.

The BPCI Advanced model—which runs through Dec. 31, 2023—is a single retrospective bundled payment model that combines payments to the physician, hospital and other healthcare provider services....