September 6, 2024

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Premier's comments on CY 2025 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule

Premier submitted comments on the calendar year (CY) 2025 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. In our detailed comments, Premier urged CMS to:

Eliminating the arbitrary high-low revenue distinction in MSSP;

Establishing a more adequate transition to the new Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) quality reporting requirements, including ensuring requirements are consistent with CMS’ digital quality measurement strategy, not adding more measures to the MSSP quality measure set and piloting requirements prior to broad adoption;

Modifying the proposed prepaid shared savings option to allow ACOs to utilize funds for additional activities and reduce reporting requirements;

Modifying the proposed health equity adjustment to ensure more ACOs and underserved communities may benefit from the policy;

Ortho trauma and the supply chain

By 2030, one in six people in the world will be aged 60 or older, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This aging population is more susceptible to fractures and other musculoskeletal injuries.

Fortunately, advancements in technology and surgical techniques have made orthopaedic trauma devices safer and more effective in treating patients whether they are older or have suffered injuries from traffic-related accidents or through physical activity. Devices include implants such as plates, screws, rods, and external fixation to stabilize and immobilize fractures. New materials and designs are more biocompatible to better withstand the forces generated by the musculoskeletal system.

“Traumatic orthopaedic injuries can threaten a patient with loss of life, limb or functional impairment,” said Stephanie Falconer, RN, Manager, Strategic Marketing for Stryker Trauma. “These injuries are often associated with long-term care that can incur significant costs.”

Access Vascular announces strategic partnership with Capstone Health Alliance

Access Vascular, a leader in tackling critical vascular access challenges with its advanced hydrophilic biomaterial technology, announced a strategic partnership with Capstone Health Alliance, a prominent regional group purchasing organization.

This collaboration will extend access to Access Vascular’s cuttingedge MIMIX® hydrophilic catheters for Capstone’s expansive network of more than 300 hospitals, independent health systems, and physician practices across the U.S. Access Vascular developed the MIMIX® line of hydrophilic biomaterial catheters, specifically designed to improve patient outcomes in IV therapy, including the HydroMID® midline catheter and the HydroPICC® peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). These innovative devices are crafted from a unique biomaterial that emulates the natural chemistry of the human body, addressing the common complications associated with traditional catheter use.

HSCA names Angie Boliver as president and CEO

The Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA) announced that it has named GPO industry expert and public affairs veteran Angie Boliver as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement follows the retirement of former President and CEO Todd Ebert, who led HSCA for seven years.

“Angie Boliver’s extensive GPO industry experience, her knowledge of how to navigate Washington, and her work at the intersection of law and public affairs make her the ideal leader for this important moment in the healthcare supply chain,” said Tim Bugg, President and CEO of Capstone Health Alliance and Chair of the HSCA Board. “We are grateful to Todd Ebert for his many years of leadership and dedication to the GPO industry. Todd has long been a respected voice in healthcare, and we thank him for all he has done to further establish HSCA as the leading voice for the healthcare supply chain.”

Boliver joins HSCA from AB Communications Strategies, which she founded and led as President and Principal Consultant. Throughout her career, she has held a number of leadership positions at the forefront of public policy, law, public relations, and communications, including at a national GPO where she first served as Senior Legal Counsel and then Vice President of Strategic Communications, and Public Relations. Boliver has also worked as an attorney for Jones Day.

Cigna Healthcare names new President of National Accounts

Cigna Healthcare has named longtime industry leader Erin Lenox as president, National Accounts for its U.S. Employer business. In this role, Erin will be responsible for growth across National Accounts, which serves employers with more than 3,000 employees, Taft-Hartley/federal plan employers, and broker exchanges. She will serve on the U.S. Employer senior leadership team and will work with leaders across the enterprise to fuel innovation and deliver greater value for employer clients and customers.

Erin brings 25 years of industry experience to Cigna Healthcare. Most recently, she served as senior vice president, Sales and Client Management, for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, leading its Commercial and National Market segments. Prior to this, she was the lead consultant for large, complex employers in the health and benefits practice at Willis Towers Watson.

Erin has a master’s degree in public health from Yale University. She has served as president of the New England Employee Benefits Council and was a member of the board of directors for Consortium Health Plans.