CMS Launches innovations.cms.gov

CMS has announced the creation of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (commonly referred to as the Innovation Center) and launched a new site - innovations.cms.gov - to outline the center's goals. According to CMS, the Innovation Center will "rigorously and rapidly assess the progress of its programs and work with caregivers, insurers and employers to replicate successful innovations in communities across the country."

Initially, the Innovation Center will focus on three key areas:

1. Better Care for People
2. Coordinating Care to Improve Health Outcomes for Patients
3. Community Care Models

CMS plans to use innovations.cms.gov as a platform for collaboration and information sharing. The agency plans to greatly expand upon the resources that are already available on the site and is encouraging interested citizens to follow the Innovation Center's blog or subscribe to receive email updates.

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