Overview

"The CMS Innovation Center - Developing and testing health care payment and service deliver models to improve patient care, lower costs, and align payment systems to promote patient-centered practices."
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Our Innovation Models

The CMS Innovation Center has a growing portfolio testing various payment and service delivery models that aim to achieve better care for patients, smarter spending and healthier communities. Want to join a model?

Learn more about CMS Innovation Center models

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Where Innovation is Happening

See where our Innovation Model Partners are located.

Find out where innovation is happening

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Strategic Direction

Background on the CMS Innovation Center's Strategic Refresh – Putting All Patients at the Center of Care

The CMS Innovation Center's strategic direction

Data and Reports

Data & Reports

The CMS Innovation Center contributes reports and datasets to the community of health care innovators, data researchers, and policy analysts.

Access and download CMS Innovation Center data and reports

Webinars and Forums

Events

The CMS Innovation Center offers webinars and forums about its programs. These provide opportunities to learn about current programs, upcoming events, and initiatives, as well as to ask questions and offer feedback.

Find information on upcoming and past events

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Connect With Us

Learn how to engage with CMS Innovation Center Models; stay updated on Center activities, events and news; and find open positions with the CMS Innovation Center.

Learn how to engage with the CMS Innovation Center

Recent Milestones & Updates

  • March 7, 2024
    Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model Announced: Manufacturer Request for Applications (RFA) released Learn more
  • March 4, 2024
    Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design Model Announced: Hospice benefit component ending 12/31/2024 Learn more
  • February 26, 2024
    Primary Care First Model Options Announced: Second annual evaluation report posted Learn more

About the CMS Innovation Center

Introduction to Key Concepts

APMs and the Quality Payment Program