ACO Top Content

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Technological Advancements: Won’t Somebody Think Of The Doctor? 1/8/2014

    Every day, medical technology is being developed and implemented at an increasingly rapid pace – look no further than the evolution of electronic health records (EHRs) for proof. Yet, the developers of these ever-changing technologies are rarely physicians, nor are physicians consulted. If these innovators truly want to make a product that will change the face of healthcare, they would be wise to incorporate the thoughts and ideas of those on the frontline for who these technologies are being developed. However, more often than not, technology and software are developed and forced on doctors with the ensuing attempt at implementation falling flat. By Linda M. Girgis, MD, FAAFP

  4. Are Community Hospitals Behind The Health IT Curve? 11/22/2013

    Not surprisingly, our survey indicates that financial and resource challenges limit the IT investments community hospitals can make. Are these facilities making shortsighted technology decisions as a result?

  5. Mixed Results On Health Exchange Enrollment 1/24/2014

    Numbers fall far short of projections for sustainability of Healthcare Exchanges despite December’s increase By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  6. ACO Success Stories 4/10/2014

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

  7. Guest Column: Prepare For The New Patient Influx 5/28/2010
    It is already difficult for some of us to find a primary care physician. So how can our country accommodate an influx 32 million newly insured patients under healthcare reform when the system is already overburdened? The fact that only 4% of new doctors choose to become primary care physicians each year suggests the problem will only get worse.
  8. ACOs Face Barriers To Implementing Health IT 8/21/2014

    Survey assesses how ACOs are leveraging Health IT and what obstacles still need to be overcome. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  9. AHA Taking “Two-Midnight Rule” To Court 1/27/2014

    Following failure of bipartisan House Legislation to delay the “Two-Midnight” Rule, AHA now challenging it in court By Christine Kern, Contributing writer

  10. HIPAA Hurdles For Providers 9/23/2013

    Compliance with the modified HIPAA Omnibus Rule is still proving a horrendous task for providers By Katie Wike, contributing writer