a Curant Health blog post | October 2017
Only 30 % of the 480 Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) earned shared savings in a meaningful amount in 2015. Yes, it is a complex endeavor. But given 16 of the quality performance standards for ACOs are tied to medication adherence, the role of the pharmacy in care management there is a clear pathway to improving chronic care and unlocking Medicare Shared Savings through medication managements...
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HFMA | October 10, 2017
Accountable care organizations (ACOs) are steadily taking on financial risk but remain unsure exactly how to manage costs, according to a recent survey. Half of ACOs had at least one active contract that included downside risk-either shared savings/ shared losses (38%) or capitation (12%)-according to a
new survey of 240 such entities...
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October 18, 2017 | 1:00pm EST
FLAACOs 2017 Conference
October 19-20, 2017 | Orlando, FL
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Value-Based Health Care Congress
October 23-24, 2017 | Alexandria, VA
ACO Strategy Summit
October 23-24, 2017 | Alexandria, VA
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Value-Based Contracting Summit
October 23-24, 2017 | Alexandria, VA
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ACO & Emerging Healthcare Delivery Coalition
October 26-27, 2017 | Nashville, TN
Value-Based Care Summit
November 16-17, 2017 | Boston, MA
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Fierce Healthcare | October 9, 2017
In the "old days," reporting was mostly financial and relatively easy. If you accounted for all of the volume and optimized your coding, you were good to go. Well, welcome to the new world of value, where quality metrics loom large and the future payment stream for your organization depends not only on your providers' performance, but more importantly, on how well your reporting structure is deployed...
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Medical Economics | October 11, 2017
The dawn of value-based reimbursement is alive and well, so it's time to make the most of what can be seen as an opportunity for physicians, says
Randy Buchnowski, network executive for the healthcare firm Halley Consulting Group. At larger facilities, reviewing documents, coding and meeting requirements is likely being done behind the scenes by other staff. However, as part of a smaller, independent practice, the onus is on the individual to understand and get on board...
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g care, to helping you become PCMH designated, Medical Advantage Group exists to create usable solutions for you. Working within any size practice or organization, we'll bring insight, knowledge, and expertise right to you, while empowering you to provide better care. The result: customized, actionable solutions that will decrease the cost of your care while simultaneously improving the quality. We are your boots on the ground, your agents of change, and your comrades in care...
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ACO/IPA Career Opportunities
If your ACO or IPA is looking for qualified candidates to fill executive, administrative, care coordinator or analyst roles, let us help you market that position - reach out to us at:
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