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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. CHIME: CIOs Grapple With Volatility, Uncertainty, Leadership Challenges 11/3/2014

    Healthcare, of course, is undergoing unprecedented changes these days, and the upheaval probably will continue for several more years. By Neil Versel, contributing writer

  4. EHNAC Releases ACO Accreditation Draft Criteria For Public Comments 10/29/2014

    Criteria released for public review for EHNAC’s Accountable Care Organization Accreditation Program. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  5. 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

  6. CMS Establishes New Affordable Care Act Initiative To Promote Rural ACOs 10/23/2014

    New initiative will provide upfront loans to create coordinated care centers for rural and underserved locations. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  7. 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

  8. ACO Adoption Of HIT Varies 10/3/2014

    ACOs aren’t only adopting mHealth and telehealth tools, according to a survey by Premier and the eHealth Initiative. By Katie Wike, contributing writer

  9. IT Interoperability, Cost Remain Burdensome For ACOs 10/1/2014

    A recent survey finds formidable barriers stand in the way of successfully bringing IT to ACOs.

  10. California ACO Withdraws From Medicare's Pioneer Program 9/2/2014

    California ACO’s departure raises questions about the Pioneer Program’s long-term sustainability. By Christine Kern, contributing writer