Analysis: New solutions for funding SDOH service providers
A discussion of the benefits of the new independent practice association, which will provide funding and infrastructure to SDOH service providers to help those in need in the Capital Region of Albany, New York.
Analysis: 6 strategies of successful ACOs revealed in OIG study
The six strategies used by successful accountable care organizations are discussed in a review of a study of successful ACOs, released by the Office of the Inspector General last week.
3 details for healthcare providers to know before taking on risk
Providers looking to take on downside ACO risk need to first understand three determinants of success.
Characteristics of high-performing ACOs
High-performing accountable care organizations (ACOs) have five characteristics in common that help them achieve success with value-based payment contracting.
Analysis: The pros and cons of large statewide ACOs
Experts say because of their sheer size, “super-ACOs” can bring stability to benchmarks but be difficult to manage.
Analysis: ACO survey identifies top barriers to bearing risk
Policymakers should take note of results of the recent NAACOs annual ACO survey identifying the top barriers to bearing risk.
Challenges Differ for Hospital-Led, Physician-Led ACOs; Could Drive Departures
A newly released survey found very different challenges for accountable care organizations (ACOs) depending on whether they are led by physicians or hospitals. The revelation followed an increase in the dropout rate among physician-led entities.
74 Medicare ACOs Depart: Analysts
Feb. 19—By the end of 2018, 74 of Medicare’s accountable care organizations (ACOs) departed the program, according to new analyses.
Feb 18-22: Most New ACOs to Face Higher Risk, Analyses Say
Feb. 14—Most organizations applying by next week to launch accountable care organizations this summer may be required to take on higher levels of financial risk, according to two analyses.
Q&A: ACO Executive Expects Impacts from New Rules
Jan. 7—HFMA recently talked with the leader of one of the largest accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) about impacts she and other ACO leaders expect from the recently issued 2019 final rules for the program. Early industry reaction to the changes was mixed.