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Payer
How CMS' Updates to ACO REACH Model Affect Participating Providers
The federal agency has made the changes after receiving feedback from stakeholders and participants.
Innovation
Is Digital Health Meeting Its Goals in Substance Abuse Treatment?
A new study finds that a third of providers surveyed are using digital health to treat OUD and substance abuse,...
Innovation
RUSH, CVS Health Launch ACO Targeting Health Equity for Medicaid Members
The Chicago health system and CVS Health are partnering on an ACO that will be part of CMS' REACH direct...
Payer
Lawmakers Want Organizations With History of Fraud Out of ACO REACH
Multiple payers are the target of concern in a letter to CMS urging for an investigation into program participants.
Technology
MercyOne Uses Technology to Transform Into a PHSO
The Iowa health system and ACO will move from a project mindset to an organizational mindset through a partnership with...
Revenue Cycle
It's Final: Physician Payments Take a Big Cut for 2023, Expect a Reduced Access to Care They Say
Ninety percent of medical practices reported that the payment cuts found in the 2023 Medicare physician fee schedule would reduce...
Payer
The Hidden First in CMS' ACO REACH Incentive Model
The agency embeds equity in quality benchmark payments as part of a "zero-sum game" to support the underserved.
Payer
Providers Push for ACO Program Enhancements Following Strong 2021 MSSP Results
A multi-organization response to CMS' proposed Physician Fee Schedule seeks to build off strong program savings but flat participation growth.
Payer
Medicare Shared Savings Program Saves More Than $1.6B Through ACOs
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are delivering high-quality care while spending less to earn performance payments.
Payer
18 ACO REACH Awardees Have Quietly Withdrawn Their Applications
CMS announces remaining provisional awardees in stealth mode.
Payer
6 ACO Changes Included in CMS Proposed Physician Rule
The agency's proposed 2023 Physician Fee Schedule features expanding access to accountable care organizations (ACOs).
Pharma
By Reducing Barriers, DCTs Improve Patient Access To Oncology Trials
ASCO Chief Medical Officer evaluates the rise of the virtual model in cancer clinical trials.