ACO Top Content

  1. EHNAC Launches ACO, Practice Management Accreditation Programs 7/29/2014

    The programs are designed to certify entities for meeting best practices. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  2. If Not Obamacare, Then What? 11/18/2011

    As the title would indicate, I’m about to write another one of those politically charged opinion columns that always seem to get me in hot water with a large portion of our readership. The topic? Healthcare reform. By Ken Congdon, editor in chief, Health IT Outcomes

  3. Washington Hospitals, Boeing Strike ACO Deal 6/23/2014

    Providence Health and Swedish Health sign new contract for direct care with Boeing. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  4. Population Health Cuts Anthem ACO Costs By Nearly $8 Million 6/30/2015

    Anthem’s program provides doctors with additional payments if they lower the cost of patients’ care. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  5. 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

  6. Insurance Subsidies For Federal Exchanges Struck Down 7/25/2014

    Ruling will likely be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  7. UnitedHealthcare Shuffles Management Team On Eve Of Open Enrollment 11/14/2014

    Leadership team revamped as UnitedHealth poises itself to play in ACA marketplaces. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  8. 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?

  9. IEEEs Top 10 Technology Trends for 2015 1/30/2015

    Wearables, 3D printing, and SDx are among the trending technology predicted to flourish in 2015. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  10. National Rural Accountable Care Consortium Adds 5 ACOs 1/21/2015

    There are now 30 rural health systems participating in six ACOs across nine U.S. states. By Christine Kern, contributing writer