CMMI Innovation Models

CMMI-related news over the last 24 hours was thin, with the clearest VBC signal coming from provider advisory work around CMS’ mandatory episode-based payment expansion: Forvis Mazars is urging hospitals to prepare operationally for CJR-X, reinforcing that mandatory bundled payments remain an immediate execution risk for orthopedic service lines, post-acute networks, and downside-risk governance under the Trump CMS leadership team. The practical implication for health systems and ACO-adjacent specialists is that episode-cost management, discharge destination control, implant/vendor discipline, and SNF/home health performance will matter more as CMS continues using mandatory bundles to push providers from voluntary participation toward standardized accountability. See: Forvis Mazars on CJR-X readiness.