MedPage Today October 22, 2021
— CMS plans to revise certain models but won’t cut them short
Equity and access are central to the vision of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), agency leaders said during a webinar Wednesday.
“My vision for the future of the agency, our programs, and the people we serve is straightforward. That CMS serves the public as a trusted partner and steward, dedicated to advancing health equity, expanding coverage, and improving health outcomes,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure.
The center’s latest white paper highlights this vision, drawing on lessons learned over the last decade, said Elizabeth Fowler, PhD, JD, deputy administrator and director of CMMI.
The five objectives guiding the agency’s vision consist of driving accountable care; advancing...