ACO Top Content

  1. Health Exchanges See Boost In Enrollment 1/17/2014

    In some states, health insurance exchanges are seeing as much as a 400 percent increase in enrollment By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  2. Survey Reveals Physicians Are Worried 8/20/2013

    athenahealth’s Physician Sentiment Index reveals a wide range of opinions on EHRs, ICD-10, government involvement, and more By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

  3. EHRs And Communication Result In Better Patient Outcomes 12/4/2013

    Two studies confirm using an EHR system and increased provider communication lead to better patient outcomes, specifically for those suffering from hypertension and diabetes By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  4. The Great ACO Experiment 6/14/2013

    Are ACOs the answer? Five Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs share their perspectives on the positives, negatives, progress, and long-term sustainability of the program.

  5. Show Physicians That Better Clinical Documentation Is In Their Best Interests 8/15/2013

    Healthcare is in the middle of a sea of change when it comes to the revenue cycle. As the industry moves from fee-for-service to population-based management and billing - as evidenced by the rise of accountable care organizations (ACOs) and bundled payments - physicians are now under even more pressure. By Anthony F. Oliva, DO, MMM, FACPE Regional Medical Director, Nuance

  6. 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

  7. Significant Hurdles Loom For HIXs 8/8/2013

    Insuring young people, understanding the data hub, and navigation all present problems for HIX implementation  By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

  8. Medicare Fraud Investigations Hurt By Budget Cuts 7/25/2013

    As budget cuts and staff reductions slow government anti-fraud efforts, fewer providers may be scrutinized By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

  9. Examining ACOs In Search Of A Winning Formula 9/2/2013

    Data analytics and structure-aided savings work for some, while others are leaving the Pioneer program due to financial risk By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

  10. Most Long Term Care Facilities Using EHRs 12/12/2013

    Three of four non-profit long term care facilities are now using EHRs By Katie Wike, contributing writer