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Episode-of-Care Payment and Performance Solutions
MedAssets, October 27, 2011
On August 23, CMS announced its new Bundled Payments initiative which seeks to improve patient care through a performance-based payment system which will require significant preparation for both payors and healthcare providers. Bundled payments are considered a stepping stone toward ACOs since bundles for acute care encompass all aspects of the care continuum which could result in a shared savings for providers. Learn how healthcare organizations can prepare for ACO an environment.
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