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By Jeff Lagasse | 03:45 pm | February 06, 2018
The number of accountable care organizations in the United States is steadily increasing, with over 32 million people now receiving their care through an ACO.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:02 pm | February 06, 2018
Even though many practices do not provide the option, those that do saw greater primary care revenue and brought in patients that were slightly healthier, a new study says.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 11:48 am | February 06, 2018
Molina also said that a contracting consultant for the department had "financial ties" to a company affiliated with the winning bidder.
By Jeff Lagasse | 10:12 am | February 05, 2018
A urologist built an APM from scratch because some specialists can be left wanting when it comes to APM options, as they lack a ready-made framework under MACRA.
By Bill Siwicki | 05:10 pm | February 02, 2018
Pittsburgh's Oncology Hematology Associates is one of just 192 physician practices selected to participate in the value-based care program.
By Susan Morse | 04:40 pm | February 02, 2018
In Kentucky, the first state to receive approval for a Medicaid work requirement, 15 beneficiaries have filed a lawsuit.
By Susan Morse | 01:11 pm | February 02, 2018
Encounter data will make up 25 percent of risk score calculations.
By Mike Miliard | 02:38 pm | February 01, 2018
Text mining technology will help the accountable care organization close identifying at-risk patients to close gaps in care, said its chief medical officer.
By Susan Morse | 04:13 pm | January 31, 2018
The U.S. Court of Appeals on Tuesday accepted a request by the American Hospital Association and five other healthcare groups for an expedited brief schedule.
By Susan Morse | 04:15 pm | January 29, 2018
The QualityNet Secure Portal, or QNet streamlines data submission methods to make it easier for eligible hospitals and CAH's to report.