Accountable Care
ACO and hospital executives say they want greater flexibility in models for Medicare, Medicaid and dual-eligible patients.
High performing ACOs maintained a high use of primary care services and reduced spending by an average of $673 per beneficiary.
Arkansas physician says he would be struggling to keep up with the rapid payment model changes without the ACO affiliation.
As part of the deal, Presence Health's medical centers, outpatient facilities and other care sites will integrate into AMITA Health.
Vermont, Nebraska looking for success in shared information.
A report by the Government Accountability Office adds new weight to criticisms that some health plans may leave sicker patients worse off.
A routine survey found a lack of timeliness was in violation of state law and Kaiser may face an additional fine.
U.S. minorities tend to receive fewer medical services considered effective like flu shots, aspirin following heart attack, study author says.
HealthMine surveyed 750 patients and 73 percent said their health plan doesn't seem to understand their needs.
Leapfrog Group says 30 percent of hospitals fully meet the four criteria for bar code medication administration, though 74 percent meet the group's two CPOE criteria.