ACO Top Content
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ACO Success Stories
4/10/2014
Despite mixed results, Medicare ACO program expanding, now over 350 organizations. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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The Buzzword For HIMSS11 — ACOs
2/25/2011
This year’s HIMSS Conference and Exhibition, held February 21-23 at the Orange County Convention Center, had a lot of things going for it. It was held in a warm weather location (Orlando, FL). It boasted a lineup of influential keynote speakers (e.g. Robert Reich, Kathleen Sebelius, Dr. David Blumenthal, and Michael J. Fox).
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ACOs To Cover 130 Million By 2017
7/31/2014
Parks Associates predicts more than 130 million patients will receive care from an accountable care organization by 2017. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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ACOs Struggle With Tech Adoption
8/19/2014
A survey from the eHealth Initiative shows ACOs have made little HIT progress in the last year. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Provider, Insurer Create New Business Model
4/14/2014
IBX and DaVita collaborate with new business model called Tandigm Health. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Loss Of Medicare Bonus Drive Healthcare System To Leave Pioneer ACO
10/16/2014
Franciscan St. Francis Health of Indiana evaluating ACO participation in light of failure to earn Medicare bonus. By Karla Paris, contributing writer
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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.
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Providing ACO Clarity
10/14/2011
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have been lauded as having the power to save our healthcare system from almost certain economic doom. This healthcare delivery and payment model makes an entire network of doctors, hospitals, and ancillary providers jointly responsible for the ongoing care of patients.
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ACOs Don't Limit Use Of Cardiovascular Care
2/20/2015
ACOs do not capitalize on savings opportunities, according to latest study. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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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