ACO Top Content

1. State Of The Union Address Stresses ACA Is Key To Economic Recovery 1/21/2015

   Calling the ACA ‘part of the fabric of middle-class recovery,’ Obama promises to veto changes to law. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

2. CHIME: CIOs Grapple With Volatility, Uncertainty, Leadership Challenges 11/3/2014

   Healthcare, of course, is undergoing unprecedented changes these days, and the upheaval probably will continue for several more years. By Neil Versel, contributing writer

3. White House: Health IT Vital To Affordable Care 3/21/2014

   Obama administration says harnessing technology, spurring health vital for making affordable care a reality. By Kathy Fowler

4. Guest Column: Providers' Perceptions: A Conversation With WellStar's Ron 2/1/2011
   WellStar senior VP and CIO, Ron Strachan discusses the IT turnaround he has initiated during his tenure, and his facilities' path to Meaningful Use, Health Information Exchange, and Accountable Care Organizations. By Ron Strachan, senior VP and CIO, WellStar
5. Innovation Is Key In 2012 Health IT Planning 12/28/2011

   As we embark on a new year, healthcare providers will inevitably be bombarded with 2012 industry forecasts from a variety of analysts and media outlets. While 2011 was a busy year in terms of IT investment and implementation, there still is a huge amount of uncertainty that exists around how to best leverage IT in the healthcare arena.

6. Narrow Networks Challenge Healthcare Providers, Insurers 7/28/2014

   Providers and insurers are wrestling with narrow-network backlash. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

7. Loss Of Medicare Bonus Drive Healthcare System To Leave Pioneer ACO 10/16/2014

   Franciscan St. Francis Health of Indiana evaluating ACO participation in light of failure to earn Medicare bonus. By Karla Paris, contributing writer

8. Obamacare On Trial: The Potential Repercussions For Health IT 4/4/2012

   Is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as the healthcare reform law, or Obamacare) unconstitutional? Can the federal government require us to purchase a product (health insurance), or is this an infringement on our personal freedom? By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes

9. ACOs Face Barriers To Implementing Health IT 8/21/2014

   Survey assesses how ACOs are leveraging Health IT and what obstacles still need to be overcome. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

10. ACOs Need Better EMRs 4/23/2014

    KLAS survey finds EMRs aren’t meeting the needs of most ACOs. By Katie Wike, contributing writer