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Repertoire Magazine: David Muhlestein was featured extensively in a recent article in Repertoire Magazine on the effectiveness of affordable care organizations (ACOs). In the article, he is quoted discussing cost-savings benefits for physicians and Medicare patients through ACOs, the ability ACOs have to deliver high-quality care, and the superiority of physician-led ACOs compared to hospital […]

AJMC: The American Journal of Accountable Care (AJMC) recently announced the addition of 9 new members to its editorial board, including David Muhlestein, chief strategy and chief research officer for Leavitt Partners. Congratulations and good luck to David in his new editorial position! Read the full article here.

AJMC: David Muhlestein, chief strategy and chief research officer for Leavitt Partners, recently co-authored a study on Medicare accountable care organization (ACO) attribution methods. The study examines patient survival rates and spending by Medicare for ACO populations based on whether the ACOs use prospective or retrospective claims-based attribution methods. Read the full article here.

Health Affairs: David Muhlestein, chief strategy and chief research officer at Leavitt Partners, was featured in an article about the continued success of the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Read the article here.

kxan: David Muhlestein and the Leavitt Partners Insight COVID-19 Burden Index tool were highlighted in a recent article entitled “Several Williamson County hospitals approach ICU bed capacity”. Learn about the tool and read the full article here.

kxan: David Muhlestein and the Leavitt Partners Insight COVID-19 Burden Index tool were highlighted in a recent article entitled “Dell Seton Medical Center projected to run out of ICU beds Wednesday, several Williamson County hospitals approach capacity”. Learn about the tool and read the full article here.

Open Minds: David Muhlestein was quoted in an article entitled “Almost Half Of ACOs Led By Physicians In 2018,’” which highlighted a recent study co-authored by David. Read the article here.

Revcycle Intelligence: David Muhlestein was quoted in an article entitled “More Physician Groups Lead Accountable Care Organizations,’” which highlighted a recent study co-authored by David. Read the article here.