As you may have read, accountable care organizations have met uneven success over the last several years. But, when they are broken down into categories, physician-sponsored ACOs have done better, particularly those with a...more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in April announced its newest initiative, Comprehensive Primary Care Plus, to target primary care practices of varying capabilities to participate in an innovative payment model...more
Over the last several years, doctors and other health-care professionals have worked to transform accountable care organizations (ACOs) from an academic idea into a meaningful presence in the health-care marketplace. Last...more
Our Secret Weapon and Our Biggest Disappointment -
In our last column, we highlighted the Rio Grande Valley Health Alliance, an accountable care organization in McAllen, Tex., composed of 14 independent primary care...more
While concepts and theories can go a long way, sometimes the best way to understand something is through a concrete example. So, from time to time, ACO Insider will check in on a new accountable care organization composed of...more
With ever more data demonstrating that patient-centered medical homes are the core of successful Accountable Care Organizations (ACO), it’s becoming clear that primary care physicians can have a meaningful role in the...more