Medicare Shared Savings Program produces substantial savings
In six years, the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), has grown to include 561 participating accountable care organizations (ACOs) serving
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Accountable Care Organizations (ACO)
Medicare is driving ACO growth: 4 report findings
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) ACOs continued to grow in size and count in 2017 and early 2018,
Read MoreMedicare to cover some home visits for Next Gen ACOs
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS told Medicare contractors Aug. 10 that certain care management home visits under the Next
Read MoreMedicare To Overhaul ACOs But Critics Fear Less Participation
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Accountable care organizations were among the key initiatives of the Affordable Care Act,
Read MoreAs Medicaid Costs Soar, States Try A New Approach
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) MINNEAPOLIS — Sandy Dowland has been to the emergency room 10 times in
Read MoreRecent study finds that many ACOs may underutilize PCPs
A recent study from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health shows that a large proportion of Medicare
Read MoreMedicare ACO savings miss CBO mark by $2B+: 5 findings
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs increased federal spending by $384 million, despite the
Read MoreCMS adjusts rules for ACOs affected by hurricanes, wildfires: 5 things to know
(By Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued an interim final rule Tuesday to adjust the Medicare Shared Savings Program to
Read MoreCMS cancels Shared Decision Making ACO model due to lack of interest
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will no longer test the Shared Decision Making model, because it didn’t
Read MoreACOs Reduced Spending by Nearly $1 Billion over 3 Years
According to a recent report by the Office of the Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services, the Medicare
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