TeamHealth’s TeamACO Cuts Medicare Post-Acute Costs by $15.8M in 2024
TeamHealth’s TeamACO reduces Medicare post-acute care costs by $15.8M in 2024 through readmission reductions and value-based care strategies across 33 states.
CMS Introduces ACO LEAD: Revolutionizing Medicare's Value-Based Care
Discover how CMS's ACO LEAD model enhances Medicare's value-based care, addressing provider participation challenges and improving care for high-need patients.
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Expand Medicare ACOs to Include Nurse Practitioners' Care
The ACO Assignment Improvement Act proposes Medicare policy changes to include nurse practitioners and physician assistants in ACO patient assignments, expanding access to coordinated care and supporting Medicare savings and quality improvements.
Two-Sided Risk Models Drive Success for Medicare Shared Savings ACOs
ACOs in the Medicare Shared Savings Program taking on two-sided risk show higher savings and quality outcomes, highlighting a shift in value-based care strategies.
Novant Health ACO Leads U.S. in Medicare Shared Savings Program Quality Scores
Novant Health's Accountable Care Organization achieves highest national quality score in 2024 Medicare Shared Savings Program, highlighting leadership in preventive care and chronic disease management.
Bipartisan Bill Expands Medicare ACO Assignments to Nurse Practitioners and PAs
New bipartisan legislation expands Medicare's ACO program to include nurse practitioners and physician assistants in patient assignment, enhancing coordinated care and value-based outcomes.
Bipartisan Bill Expands Medicare ACO Participation to NPs and PAs
The bipartisan ACO Assignment Improvement Act aims to include nurse practitioners and physician assistants in Medicare's Accountable Care Organizations, expanding access to coordinated, high-quality care and boosting cost savings.
Mercy and Wellvana Partner to Expand Value-Based Care for Independent Providers
Mercy and Wellvana form a 20-year partnership to expand value-based care programs for independent primary care providers across multiple states, leveraging advanced population health and payer models.
Medicare ACO Partners with CCGroup to Optimize Specialist Referral Efficiency
CCGroup selected by a Medicare ACO to develop a Specialist Golden Referral Network, leveraging data analytics to improve specialist efficiency and reduce elective procedure variation.
Value-Based Care Drives Growth and Stability in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Skilled nursing facilities increasingly adopt value-based care models like ACOs and Medicare Advantage SNPs to enhance patient outcomes, improve operational efficiency, and boost financial stability under evolving CMS regulations.