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ACO Lessons Learned: Revisiting the Timing of Downside Risk

E-CareManagement

The editor and publisher of Accountable Care News have been generous in allowing me to republish my article from the November 2014 issue. Provider protests cajoled CMS to backing off an initial stance of “firm and unwavering” for ACO mandatory risk requirements in 2011. It’s in-depth — about 2,000 words.

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How Hospitals Are Reducing Medical Costs with Telehealth

American Well

This is particularly true for health systems that have become Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) or that are in the process of becoming an ACO. For these institutions, the mandates to improve patient care and reduce medical costs go hand in hand. In 2011, hospitals spent $41.3 In 2011, hospitals spent $41.3

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White House Announcements, Regulations and Telemedicine

LinkousThink

Included in the announcement was the May 5, 2011 decision to eliminate duplicative credentialing and privileging for telemedicine. The Administration and Congress are also considering a number of other regulatory changes related to telehealth that will further reduce costs and expand the availability and quality of care. Stay tuned.

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How Hospitals Are Reducing Medical Costs with Telehealth

American Well

This is particularly true for health systems that have become Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) or that are in the process of becoming an ACO. For these institutions, the mandates to improve patient care and reduce medical costs go hand in hand. In 2011, hospitals spent $41.3 In 2011, hospitals spent $41.3

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Seven Market Trends

LinkousThink

But the rapid growth of managed care, Accountable Care Organizations and medical homes are changing the way telemedicine services are paid, away from the fee for service model. One quarter of all Americans, 73 million patients, are now covered under a managed care health insurance program.

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Podcast: HIMSS CEO Steve Lieber, 2014 edition

Meaningful HIT News

15:00 What this means for providers who bought products certified to 2011 standards. 25:35 Other aspects of the Affordable Care Act being lost in the public debate. 32:20 Why healthcare spending and provider shortage forecasts don’t account for efficiency gains made from technology and innovation.

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HealthTech IPO's in 2025? Omada Health, Hinge Health, Sword Health, Doctolib, Aledade, Quantum Health

Lloyd Price

Aledade: Aledade is a physician-led accountable care organization (ACO) that helps independent primary care practices thrive in value-based care. Omada Health potential 2025 IPO: > Omada Health was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. > in funding over 11 rounds. >