ACO Top Content

1. 6 Wisconsin Healthcare Systems Announce Move Towards ACO 8/12/2014

   The partnership was developed to build upon and advance the clinical quality, efficiency and customer experience attributes that are well-documented and shared among the six organizations. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

2. Is Technology To Blame For Physician Burnout? 2/13/2015

   According to a recent Medscape survey, 46% of physicians say they are burned out. How much is the drive towards health IT adoption contributing to this epidemic?

3. Insurance Provider Abandons Unprofitable ACOs 5/14/2014

   Future of Medicare’s ACO programs questioned in light of insurance actions. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

4. ACO Cost-Sharing Subsidies Should Alleviate Payment Fears 7/21/2014

   Cost-sharing subsidies take up slack of payments for many ACO patients. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

5. States Looking To ACOs To Reduce Medicaid Costs 7/9/2014

   State Medicaid ACOs Up but Struggles Mount. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

6. Hospitals Post Physician Ratings 4/24/2014

   Now, patients can find ratings and reviews of their physicians directly on many hospital websites. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

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

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

8. 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

9. Stage 2 MU Attestations Sluggish 5/13/2014

   Only four hospitals and 50 physicians have achieved Stage 2 MU according to CMS. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

10. ACO Success Stories 4/10/2014

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