ACOs

CMS Announces New ACO Contracts

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Frank J. Rosello

Medicare nearly doubled the size of one accountable care program as of Jan. 1 with 106 new ACO contracts that offer hospitals and doctors financial incentives to improve quality and slow health spending. Click here to view new ACO contracts … Continue reading →

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Industry Report Finds ACO’s Deliver Care To 31 Million Americans

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

As many as 31 million Americans now receive healthcare through an accountable care organization (ACO), according to a recent report from industry consulting firm Oliver Wyman. The report, “The ACO Surprise,” contends that while many believe that ACOs have had … Continue reading →

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CMS Announces The Addition Of More ACOs

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has added 89 more accountable care organizations (ACOs) or groups of physicians and other providers working together to coordinate care and improve quality for Medicare patients in 40 states and Washington, D.C. In … Continue reading →

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