Healthmonix Advisor

Expanding value-based care to specialists: What the 2026 Ambulatory Specialty Model means for the future of Medicare

Posted by Lauren Patrick on July 18, 2025

As CMS continues to evolve value-based care, the Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM) in the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule represents a landmark opportunity for specialists who have historically been excluded from broader accountable care models like MSSP and ACO REACH. 

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Topics: Value-Based Care

MIPS As An On-Ramp to Value-Based Care

Posted by Lauren Patrick on December 16, 2021

As you report your MIPS data, it can feel like a lot of work with little ROI for the last two years. But wait. Sometimes we need to step back and evaluate the bigger picture. While we often focus on "getting the job done", there are changes in the healthcare economy that are occurring that are strategic.

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Topics: MACRA & MIPS, APMs, VBC, Value-Based Care