Forbes | November 1, 2016
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HealthLeaders Media News| October 28, 2016
In an effort to broaden ACO participation throughout Vermont, the state has teamed up with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop an All-Payer ACO Model,
CMS announced this week. Under the program, set to begin January 1, major payers throughout the state-Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial healthcare payers-will incentivize healthcare value and quality under the same payment structure for the majority of providers throughout the state's care delivery system.
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Upcoming Events
Value-Based Care Summit
November 15, 2016 | Boston-Cambridge, MA
ACO Population Health Congress
December 8-9, 2016 | Tampa, FL
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NAACOS Spring 2017 Conference
April 5-7, 2017 | Baltimore, MD
Eighth National ACO Summit
June 28-29, 2017 | Arlington, VA
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HealthPayer Intelligence | October 28, 2016
New research shows that accountable care organizations are partnering with community resources and social service agencies to improve population health management. Today, ACOs are focused on expanding their coordination efforts with social service agencies and community resources, according to findings from a report completed by the Premier Research Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation...
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Healthcare Informatics | November 1, 2016
"Aledade's growth in such a short amount of time demonstrates that there is a real thirst for a new model of primary care, one that empowers physicians to succeed," Farzad Mostashari, M.D., CEO and co-founder of Aledade and former National Coordinator for Health IT, said in a statement. "As we enter this next phase of growth, we will look for more opportunities for Aledade to enter new markets through public as well as private payers and partnerships that help our doctors deliver better outcomes, boost quality, and lower costs."...
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Vendor Spotlight
Most Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs are unaware that CMS expects them to be generating at least 60% of their revenue through commercial contracts by year five of the organization's existence. Moreover, many Advanced Payment ACOs will find themselves in a tight spot once CMS seed money runs out unless commercial contracts are in place. Reliance Consulting Group works with ACOs all around the nation to establish lucrative contracts and value based care initiatives with major payers...FIND OUT MORE
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Gold Level Vendors
Thank you to our Gold Level Vendor Members. These organizations offer the highest quality products & services to the ACO & IPA community. To learn more, visit their booths at our website: ACOExhibitHall.com
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