Skilled nursing wants bigger piece of ACO pie. A new model that shows paying provides for upgrades —...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 11, 2019
Paying subsidies to offset the cost of making patient care more efficient could boost participation in the Medicare Shared Savings Plan and save Medicare up to 40%.
Providers complain to feds about ACO structure, want more incentives
By
John Hall
Feb 10, 2015
A new rule proposing sweeping changes to the Medicare accountable care model offers few incentives and could dissuade greater participation, 34 leading healthcare organizations and industry groups said...
ACO proposed rule coming soon, official says
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Jun 23, 2014
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that a proposed rule addressing changes in the Accountable Care Organizations program is coming soon, an official said at the Accountable Care Organization...
CMS looking for accountable care organization comments and new Pioneer ACO participants
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 23, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Friday that it is seeking a second round of applicants to the Pioneer ACO Model.
National provider call: Tips on application process for Medicare Shared Savings Program
Apr 19, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will be hosting a national conference call on Tuesday for providers interested in applying to take part in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. The 90-minute...
Healthcare leaders press Congress for Medicare reimbursement reform
By
McKnight's Staff
May 30, 2012
Provider groups are pushing Congress to replace the formula Medicare uses to reimburse physicians and eliminate other regulatory burdens.
LTC groups react to final ACO rule
Oct 21, 2011
Federal regulators have boosted incentives for becoming part of an accountable care organization, drawing a more positive response from long-term care providers.