ACO Top Content

  1. Obamacare Upheld: How The SCOTUS Decision Benefits Health IT 6/28/2012

    Whether or not you agree with the SCOTUS ruling, the fact that Obamacare has been upheld is a positive for health IT. Here’s why.

  2. ACO Rules Under Fire 5/13/2011
    Questions and concerns surrounding ACOs (Accountable Care Organizations) have been well documented in the healthcare industry ever since the first healthcare reform proposals started making the rounds on Capitol Hill.
  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. Narrow Networks Challenge Healthcare Providers, Insurers 7/28/2014

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

  5. CMS Establishes New Affordable Care Act Initiative To Promote Rural ACOs 10/23/2014

    New initiative will provide upfront loans to create coordinated care centers for rural and underserved locations. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  6. 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
  7. EMRs Don't Meet ACO Needs 5/14/2014

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

  8. Washington Hospitals, Boeing Strike ACO Deal 6/23/2014

    Providence Health and Swedish Health sign new contract for direct care with Boeing. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  9. EHNAC Launches ACO, Practice Management Accreditation Programs 7/29/2014

    The programs are designed to certify entities for meeting best practices. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  10. Telehealth's Untapped Potential 4/8/2011
    The U.S. healthcare system has undoubtedly gained heightened awareness of IT over the past few years. For example, government mandates are driving providers to adopt EHRs to improve operational efficiency and allow patient data to be easily shared among providers.