ACO Top Content

  1. The ACO 'Guinea Pigs' 1/12/2012

    On December 19, 2011, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) selected 32 healthcare systems to take part in the new Medicare Pioneer accountable care organization (ACO) initiative. 80 systems actually submitted formal applications to take part of the program. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes

  2. ACO Initiative Advances Patient Care Services 7/28/2014

    Arizona’s healthcare system shifts from volume based care to a model that rewards quality and value. By Karla Paris, contributing writer

  3. 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

  4. Study: Health IT Vital For ACOs 7/24/2014

    Establishing an accountable care organization requires health technology, especially when the ACO is created by an academic medical center. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  5. IEEEs Top 10 Technology Trends for 2015 1/30/2015

    Wearables, 3D printing, and SDx are among the trending technology predicted to flourish in 2015. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  6. IT Interoperability, Cost Remain Burdensome For ACOs 10/1/2014

    A recent survey finds formidable barriers stand in the way of successfully bringing IT to ACOs.

  7. ACO Success Stories 4/10/2014

    Despite mixed results, Medicare ACO program expanding, now over 350 organizations. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  8. From Milk Crates To Mobile IT: Hospice Improves Access To Patient Records On The Go 1/29/2013

    Employees on the go know that handling documents in the field can be a difficult task – and perhaps no workforce knows this better than hospice caregivers. Hospice workers are road warriors who are constantly on the go to see patients in their homes, a job description that seemingly requires mobile technology.

  9. EMRs Don't Meet ACO Needs 5/14/2014

    A new KLAS report examines the physician-led ACO segment. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  10. EHNAC Releases ACO Accreditation Draft Criteria For Public Comments 10/29/2014

    Criteria released for public review for EHNAC’s Accountable Care Organization Accreditation Program. By Christine Kern, contributing writer