ACO Top Content

41. Start To Second Enrollment Period Draws Mixed Reviews 11/18/2014

    Despite several bumps in the road, most feel the start to the second round of sign-up for Obamacare has gone well. By John Oncea, editor

42. Are Outdated Regulations Inhibiting Health IT 3/19/2014

    FTC host public workshop examining U.S. healthcare competition. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

43. 4 Healthcare Trends Emerge 3/27/2014

    Vree Health’s top four healthcare trends to watch in 2014. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

44. 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

45. State Of The Union Address Stresses ACA Is Key To Economic Recovery 1/21/2015

    Calling the ACA ‘part of the fabric of middle-class recovery,’ Obama promises to veto changes to law. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

46. 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

47. From Milk Crates To Mobile IT: Hospice Improves Access To Patient Records On The Go 1/29/2013

    Employees on the go know that handling documents in the field can be a difficult task – and perhaps no workforce knows this better than hospice caregivers. Hospice workers are road warriors who are constantly on the go to see patients in their homes, a job description that seemingly requires mobile technology.

48. 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.

49. CMS Announces New IT Investment Model For ACOs 10/24/2014

    A CMS initiative will help ACOs in rural locations use health IT for better access to care. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

50. Making An Impact: How Evidence-Based Guidelines Drive Value-Based Success 3/24/2016

    By 2020, accountable care organizations (ACOs) are expected to provide care for at least 105 million patients, up from 23 million in December 2015. With ACOs assuming more responsibility for the quality and cost of care, this rapid patient growth is driving the need for new, more intelligent clinical decision support tools at the point of care. These tools can help ACOs deliver consistent, evidence-based care so patients can return to health safely and quickly.