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Throughout the last decade of ACO development, many have struggled to identify what actually makes ACOs successful. Analyses have been fraught with conflicting conclusions. Studies have tagged type of ownership (hospital-based vs. physician-led), geographic region or urban-rural factors, primary-care-only versus specialty participation, ACO payment model type, patient volume, and operations strategies as links to success or failure.
Health Affairs | October 13, 2021
People living in rural America have lower incomes, less education, and are in poorer health than those living in other areas of the United States. For more than a century, these measures have been “sticky” with little change despite many efforts to do so. It is also well-known that most rural areas have a shortage of primary care and specialist physicians and lack of hospital capacity. Since 2010, 138 rural hospitals have closed, leaving approximately 2,300 rural hospitals currently open in the US. Many others are financially distressed.
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HealthcareExecIntelligence | October 8, 2021
Medicare Advantage plans offer members additional benefits and require less spending from the federal government compared to fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare, according to a report commissioned by Better Medicare Alliance’s Center for Innovation in Medicare Advantage. The management consulting company Milliman conducted the report by analyzing FFS Medicare and Medicare Advantage cost, enrollment, and benefit data from CMS records.
Sponsored Webinars
UPCOMING WEBINARS:

How Diagnostic Telemedicine Solutions Improve Eye-care Results Within The Diabetes Population
  • Topic: incorporating point-of-care testing for diabetic retinopathy to improve patient outcomes and quality measures
Sponsored by: Topcon Healthcare
November 10, 2021 | 12 PM EST

4 Data-Driven Strategies to Achieve Population Health 4.0
  • Topic: incorporating point-of-care testing for diabetic retinopathy to improve patient outcomes and quality measures
Sponsored by: HealthEC
November 16, 2021 | 12 PM EST

RECORDED WEBINARS:

Collaborating to create seamless digital connections that transform member experiences
  • Topic: lessons from the App Developer Program community and a collaboration with CVS Health's nurse care management business, Accordant Health Services
Sponsored by: Mozzaz

CCM & PCM: Netting Higher Patient Outcomes and Increased Financial Incentives
  • Topic: how to get the most out of Chronic Care Management and Principal Care Management services
Sponsored by: Salient Healthcare

Upcoming Conferences
FLAACOS Fall Conference
November 4-5, 2021 | Orlando, FL (Live & Virtual)

American Physician Groups Annual Conference
December 9-11, 2021 | San Diego, CA

FLASH INTERVIEW
This week's focus: Critical metrics for provider organizations
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