Several months after taking effect, CMS’ new voluntary bundled payment models have been met with largely positive responses from executives across healthcare. The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI) is the first alternative payment model to qualify under MACRA. The model took effect on October 1, 2017. The new bundles have primarily found success in getting physicians on board with the transition to value-based care. In the past, physicians have voiced their concerns with being left out of the planning process for many practices. The new models have also been referred to as evidence that despite rolling back mandatory bundles last year, CMS is actively working to advance value-based care.

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