On Demand: Preparing for the Ambulatory Specialty Model-Heart Failure: Strategic Readiness for CV Programs

Description

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Ambulatory Specialty Model-Heart Failure (ASM-HF) introduced a new mandatory specialty payment model that significantly affected outpatient HF care delivery, performance accountability and cost management. Hosted by MedAxiom, this webinar featured guest experts from the ACC and provided a structured overview of the ASM-HF model, including attribution, scoring domains and performance expectations. The discussion highlighted how ACC tools, clinical guidance and educational resources can help practices prepare for model requirements. The session focused on practical readiness strategies, including:
• Care team alignment.
• Workflow standardization.
• Data and reporting infrastructure.
• Integration of improvement activities into routine operations.

Emphasis was placed on actions organizations can take to reduce risk, strengthen performance, and position their heart failure programs for success under ASM-HF.

Speakers

Kristin Christensen, Payer Advocacy & Value Solutions Associate, American College of Cardiology
Henry McCants, Team Leader, Payer & Care Delivery Policy, American College of Cardiology

Moderator

Jenny Kennedy, DNP, RN, CHFN, NEA-BC, FACC, Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom