Some quality measures in the program include standardized transfusion ratio, ultrafiltration rate, hospitalization ratio, and ICH CAHPS Survey results. In November 2021,CMS updated the value-based payment program measures to address health equity. Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF ...
CMS is continuing to focus on integrating health equity concepts into the expanded HHVBP model. CMS is looking at incorporating the Health Equity Adjustment like the SNF Value-Based Purchasing in FY 2027 and adding measures that more directly focus on certain disparities. Examples of these are mea...
PAMA authorized the establishment of an SNF Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program beginning with FY 2019, under which value-based incentive payments are made to SNFs in a fiscal year based on performance. In the proposed rule, CMS seeks public comments on numerous issues related to the SNF...