ACO

While the initial performance of Medicare ACOs hasn't achieved prescribed cost-savings goals, that doesn't mean they aren't successful, say two practices.

The mainstream press used to relegate ridiculous claims and conclusions to "news of the weird." But, when it comes to patient choice, they are serious debates.

Three more Pioneer ACOs have dropped out of the program proving that you can't get real results without real change.

ACOs enable collaboration between hospitals and physicians because of protections provided under the healthcare reform law.

Many are still confused about accountable care organizations. Here's how they came about, and how the Medicare ACO program works.

Physicians have a multitude of options when structuring ACOs. Make sure you understand all the legal requirements before committing your practice.

It hasn’t dawned on Washington that hospitals and hospital systems will never commit financial suicide by reducing volume, and physicians will pay the price.

Why CMS should do away with hospital-led ACOs, and instead, focus on physician-led ACOs.

Performance, not a physician's resume, is fast becoming the new gold standard for patients and payers alike.

Entering into an ACO? Here are the tech tools to make it work.

If you’re looking to stay independent and interested in integrating with other practices, here are three tips to help you decide whether it is right for you.

While both organizations focus on shared savings and greater efficiencies of care, they are not mutually exclusive.

Hospitals have an eye toward physician practices, and aligning is a key goal for 2014.

Physician practices should begin strategic planning now for the years ahead.

MGMA executives share recent data on physician concerns about the new healthcare insurance exchange program.

Enterprise-level management and transforming physicians into clinical managers represents a pivotal advance in ACO and IPA models.

Physicians may have heard value-based care programs will gain traction over the next five years, but are they ready for it?

Why today's medical students are technology hounds, more employment-minded than ever, and interested in patients' overall well-being.

If you are participating in an ACO, or hope to participate in one soon, here are some of the biggest changes you will need to make.

Don't commit to ACO participation before doing your homework. Here are seven critical questions to ask.

As the number of ACOs increases, it's more likely your practice will be approached about participating in one. Are you prepared to make a smart decision?

The shift from volume- to value-based reimbursement doesn't necessarily mean reinventing your medical practice. Here's why.

Recently released performance results shed new light on the effectiveness of accountable care organizations.

A recent decision by HHS' Office of the Inspector General raises some interesting issues with ACOs participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program.

The growth of accountable care organizations is accelerating and will likely continue into 2014. Here's what it means for physicians.

Despite all of Obamacare’s hype, politics, spin, and misrepresentation on both sides, wise doctors can win big.

The polar opposite of marijuana laws, waivers for accountable care acts are allowed at the federal level, but can run into problems in individual states.

Nine of the 32 pioneer ACOs are calling it quits. The problem is execution, not concept.

How can physicians move from traditional fee-for-service to value-based care? It takes nine steps, says one physician.

Why investing in business intelligence technology for data analytics may be a smart move for small medical groups.