Accountable Care Organizations

The ACO journey

Mike Murphy | February 11, 2012
Much has been written and will continue to be written about accountable care organizations, whether they are labeled Pioneer, Shared Savings or...
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A tale of two ACOs

NJSpotlight.com | February 07, 2012
It is the hottest new acronym in healthcare–ACO–or accountable care organization. A centerpiece of the Patient Protection and Affordable...
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How CMS’ final regulations for accountable care organizations fall flat

Heritage Foundation | February 02, 2012
The CMS has issued final regulations for ACOs. The outcome is disappointing: There are marginal changes only; the final regulations retain the same...
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The end of health insurance companies

New York Times | January 31, 2012
Here’s a bold prediction for the new year. By 2020, the American health insurance industry will be extinct.
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Getting up to speed

Melanie Evans | February 18, 2012
Dr. Edward Gold gets a reminder by computer when a patient missed a needed test or clinic visit. But that information stops when his patients visit a...
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Bundles of challenges

Andis Robeznieks | February 04, 2012
Launched with a campaign that sought to set the world on fire, the initial pilots using the Prometheus bundled-payment model found themselves...
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Sizing up integration

Ashok Selvam | January 21, 2012
The University of Michigan Health System counts itself as one of the country's largest research and teaching institutions, but bigger doesn't always...
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Sincerest form of flattery

Rich Daly | January 09, 2012
At least 11 states are adding initiatives resembling ACOs to their Medicaid programs. And many providers who shied away from the Medicare ACO models...
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eHealth Initiative report on information technology needs for ACOs

February 13, 2012
The Washington-based eHealth Initiative issued a 51-page report on the information technology infrastructure needs of accountable care organizations.
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AHA Principles and Guidelines for Changes in Hospital Ownership

January 18, 2012
The American Hospital Association released a 25-page report for hospital and health system executives considering a merger or acquisition involving...
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CMS overview of the Pioneer ACO program

December 19, 2011
The CMS released an overview of its Pioneer ACO program and how it will work.
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CMS fact sheet on Pioneer ACO program participants

December 19, 2011
The CMS identified 32 healthcare organizations as the first participants in its Pioneer accountable-care organization program.
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CMS press release on Pioneer ACO program participants

December 19, 2011
The CMS announced the selection of 32 healthcare organizations to participate in its Pioneer accountable-care organization program.
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