CMS Extends Deadline For Direct Contracting Letters Of Intent

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) will accept Letters of Intent from hospices and other provider organizations that seek to participate in the professional or global Primary Care First Direct Contracting models until July 6. The direct contracting options include three voluntary payment models that are designed to help the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and health care provider organizations reduce the cost of care and improve quality within Medicare fee-for-service programs.

The three models include the professional, global, and geographic options. The models adapt and integrate concepts from other programs such . . .