ACO Top Content

1. How Telehealth Is Driving Engagement And Shaping The ACO Model Of The Future 10/23/2015

   The U.S. healthcare industry is rapidly transitioning beyond the traditional focus of treating individual patients’ physical conditions. Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and similar arrangements are leading the way, structured specifically to reward progress toward achieving the Triple Aim of improving the patient experience, improving the health of populations and reducing the cost of care. Fully addressing these dynamics By Derek Richards, PhD, director of clinical research and innovation, SilverCloud Health

2. It's Time To Change The Provider/Pharmacy Paradigm 8/6/2014

   In an era of team-driven care coordination and value-based reimbursement, it makes more sense than ever for providers to establish their own point-of-care pharmacies.

3. Physicians Key Leaders In ACOs, But Surgeons Are Overlooked 6/9/2014

   A recent survey finds surgeons are largely overlooked for leadership roles in ACOs. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

4. What Really Happened At HIMSS14 3/18/2014

   A look back at the sights and sounds of HIMSS14, from Keynote Speeches to the (really big) show floor By John Oncea, editor

5. National Rural Accountable Care Consortium Adds 5 ACOs 1/21/2015

   There are now 30 rural health systems participating in six ACOs across nine U.S. states. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

6. 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.
7. 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

8. IT: The Only Certainty In Healthcare's Future 4/1/2011
   Dell’s survey indicates that much of the uncertainty in the industry is thanks to healthcare reform. For example, virtually all hospital executives surveyed are worried about how states will cope with an expanded role in healthcare financing through Medicaid and other programs required under reform.
9. ACO Implements Care Coordination Medical Records 1/14/2015

   Northern Ohio Medical Specialists will utilize the eClinicalWorks system for population health management. By Julia Ernst, MS, contributing writer

10. Risk Or Remedy: How Data Can Help Halt The Readmissions Crisis 3/15/2016

    Under pressure to do more with less, healthcare providers are pushing data analytics to new heights — looking to improve care, prevent readmissions, and reduce costs for stakeholders and patients.