ROCR Value Based Program Act

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 8404, also known as the ROCR Value Based Program Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to establish a value-based program within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services provided to Medicare beneficiaries.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a Value-Based Program within CMS that will focus on promoting high-quality, cost-effective healthcare services. This program will incentivize healthcare providers to deliver better outcomes for patients while also reducing unnecessary costs.

Additionally, the bill calls for the development of quality measures and performance standards that will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the Value-Based Program. These measures will help ensure that healthcare providers are meeting the highest standards of care and are delivering positive outcomes for patients. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the implementation of payment models that reward healthcare providers for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for patients. These payment models will help incentivize providers to focus on value-based care and improve the overall quality of healthcare services. Overall, the ROCR Value Based Program Act aims to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by establishing a value-based program within CMS. By incentivizing healthcare providers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care, this bill has the potential to significantly improve the healthcare system and benefit patients across the country.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 8404

Introduced on
2024-05-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 8404, also known as the ROCR Value Based Program Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to establish a value-based program within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services provided to Medicare beneficiaries.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a Value-Based Program within CMS that will focus on promoting high-quality, cost-effective healthcare services. This program will incentivize healthcare providers to deliver better outcomes for patients while also reducing unnecessary costs.

Additionally, the bill calls for the development of quality measures and performance standards that will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the Value-Based Program. These measures will help ensure that healthcare providers are meeting the highest standards of care and are delivering positive outcomes for patients. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the implementation of payment models that reward healthcare providers for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for patients. These payment models will help incentivize providers to focus on value-based care and improve the overall quality of healthcare services. Overall, the ROCR Value Based Program Act aims to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by establishing a value-based program within CMS. By incentivizing healthcare providers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care, this bill has the potential to significantly improve the healthcare system and benefit patients across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to create a Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Payment Program exempt from budget neutrality adjustment requirements, and to amend section 1128A of title XI of the Social Security Act to create a new statutory exception for the provision of free or discounted transportation for radiation oncology patients to receive radiation therapy services.

Policy Areas
Health

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Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.