The Next Generation ACO program, was supposed to end in 2020, but it was granted a one-year reprieve because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) wants that extension to become permanent and says the "Next Gen" ACOs save the Medicare program a lot of money. Former CMS Administrator Seema Verma begs to differ...READ MORE
Small, non-affiliated physician practices fall behind hospitals and health systems when it comes to value-based contracting, found the Value-Based Care Assessment: 2020, the latest report from Insights by Xtelligent Healthcare Media...READ MORE
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Preparing for Risk: Intersection of Design & Performance Improvement
ACOs participating in shared savings programs face a number of opposing forces in 2021. From a decline in the number of Medicare beneficiaries to new CMS regulations to force downside risk sooner, ACOs are carefully weighing their options in the year ahead...READ MORE
Consumer advocates, accountable care organizations and several experts think CMS' Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation should delay its Geographic Direct Contracting model-dubbed "Geo"-until it resolves a number of issues that could create significant confusion among Medicare beneficiaries and operational and financial challenges for providers...READ MORE
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