We’ve had a chance to study the CMS bundled payment initiative application that was released several weeks ago, and our opinions on its advantages haven’t changed from our original postings on this topic. Participants are offered significant amounts of flexibility in designing a package that will benefit their specific circumstances, and select MS-DRGs and tailor gainsharing programs with more flexibility than in previous bundled payment demonstrations. Hospitals can participate in this program and an ACO, as was clarified in this application.
A Singletrack Analytics white paper on The Bundled Payment for Care Improvement Initiative was reprinted on Becker’s Hospital Review.