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ROCR Value Based Program Act
12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8404
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.
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.
Current Status of Bill HR 8404
Bill HR 8404 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2024. Bill HR 8404 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2024. Bill HR 8404's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8404
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8404
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8404
To 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.
To 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.
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