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Alternative Payment Models
Projected Growth of Accountable Care Organizations
In this paper, we present projections of how the ACO model is likely to grow under four possible future scenarios.
Read More >Assessment of the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program: Current Results and Opportunities for Improvement
This paper provides an analysis of the hospital value-based purchasing program, specifically examining regional differences, performance over time, comparison to other programs, and policy implications.
Read More >The Rise and Future of Medicaid ACOs
No two models nor markets are alike, and the pace and prevalence of Medicaid accountable care growth will largely depend on states’ ability to generate savings and successfully overcome common and unique challenges over the long run. This paper contains a state-by-state landscape analysis.
Read More >Dental Care in Accountable Care Organizations: Insights from 5 Case Studies
As the health care system continues to evolve toward increased coordination of care and value based payment, there could be further opportunities for better coordination of dental and overall medical care.
Read More >A Taxonomy of Accountable Care Organizations: Different Approaches to Achieve the Triple Aim
As providers begin to bear risk for defined populations, providers and payers have begun to change the way they deliver and pay for health care. Accountable care organizations (ACOs), in particular, have proliferated with the common goal to fulfill the triple aim of improved patient satisfaction, improved care and decreased health care costs. Though ACOs […]
Read More >Growth and Dispersion of Accountable Care Organizations
Following the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s emphasis on Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and the announcement of the Medicare Shared Savings Program, an increased interest has emerged among providers and payers to create ACOs.
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