If there’s anything that’s become clear about this ACO business lately, it’s that it’s not going to be as simple as A-B-C.
CMS proposes Medicare ACO overhaul to prod more risk-taking
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 10, 2018
“Pathways to Success” is predicted to save the Medicare program $2.2 billion over 10 years.
New ACO proposals could leave long-term care providers smiling
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 03, 2014
If nothing else, federal health officials displayed Monday that they are intent on getting this accountable care organization (ACO) thing right. Or at least closer to “right” than it has been.
Why providers aren’t elated about new pay-for-quality goals
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 28, 2015
You can forgive long-term care providers if they weren’t outwardly jumping for joy at Monday’s announcement that Medicare is going to start paying for quality, and not quantity, of services.