Managed Healthcare Executive | October 31, 2017
Given enough time, ACOs succeed at producing quality gains and cost savings, according to new data. The CMS data show that 11 of 18 Next Generation ACOs earned savings, and six of eight Pioneer ACOs earned savings. Meanwhile, seven Next Generation ACOs lost money, reported Healthcare Finance. Three dropped out in 2016...
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HealthIT Analytics | October 30 2017
Accountable care, which holds providers accountable for results rather than specific services, is gaining traction as means of supporting innovations. But according to a new study in Health Affairs, providers in the U.S. could stand to look at some overseas models for tips on how to get the most out of ACOs...
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Upcoming
Events 
8th Annual Accountable Care Web Summit
November 16 -- 1:00-2:30pm EST | Webinar
Value-Based Care Summit
November 16-17, 2017 | Boston, MA
The Care Coordination & Technology Congress
January 24-26, 2018 | Atlanta, GA
ACO Population Health Management
Summit
January 24-26, 2018 | Atlanta, GA
NAACOS Spring 2018 Conference
April 25-27, 2018 | Baltimore, MD
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Health Affairs | November 7, 2017
Accountable care organizations
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f health care in the United States. There are now
more than 500 ACOs
serving more than nine million patients in Medicare alone, with many providers
and health syste
ms viewing the establishment of successful ACOs as
a strategic imperative for a durable business model...
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Healthcare Dive | November 7, 2017
Accountable care innovations differ, but the researchers highlighted common elements and challenges that ACOs face. The researchers, led by Mark McClellan, director of the Robert J. Margolis Center for Health Policy at Duke University and CMS administrator during the George W. Bush Administration, said providers, payers and policymakers can learn from the ACOs' experiences and rework models and policies to improve population health outcomes and improve efficiencies...
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dor Spotlight
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organizations and accountable care organizations to engage and incentivize providers to improve population health, reduce cost, increase efficiency, integrate process, and drive reform. We bring to market a highly configurable and all-encompassing provider platform
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