NCHC Statement On CMS’ “Geographic Direct Contracting” Model

Today, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced new details for the “Geographic Direct Contracting Model,” a new payment model in Medicare. The National Coalition on Health Care (NCHC) released a statement in support of the new developments. The model represents the cutting edge of bringing value-based care to traditional Medicare, borrowing lessons from innovation in Medicare Advantage and other Medicare Alternative Payment Models like the Next Generation ACOs. Read the full statement here.