E-CareManagement

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The editor and publisher of Accountable Care News have been generous in allowing me to republish my article from the November 2014 issue. Provider protests cajoled CMS to backing off an initial stance of “firm and unwavering” for ACO mandatory risk requirements in 2011. It’s in-depth — about 2,000 words.

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Accountable Care Medicare Health Policy 45

American Well

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

This is particularly true for health systems that have become Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) or that are in the process of becoming an ACO. For these institutions, the mandates to improve patient care and reduce medical costs go hand in hand. In 2011, hospitals spent $41.3 In 2011, hospitals spent $41.3

Telehealth 69

Telehealth Nursing Accountable Care Leadership 69

American Well

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

This is particularly true for health systems that have become Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) or that are in the process of becoming an ACO. For these institutions, the mandates to improve patient care and reduce medical costs go hand in hand. In 2011, hospitals spent $41.3 In 2011, hospitals spent $41.3

Telehealth 48

Telehealth Nursing Accountable Care Leadership 48