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New Jersey Case Study - The NJ Medicaid ACO Demonstration

"While Medicaid ACOs are a new phenomenon, some state programs (Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, Vermont) have shown promising results using metrics, such as decreased emergency room visits, hospital admissions and general overall cost savings. Currently, 10 states have active Medicaid ACO programs, and at least 11 more are pursuing them. These early efforts demonstrate the value of linking physician reimbursement to patient outcomes and cost savings (value) rather than the volume, as in the traditional fee-for-service model."
- Jose Almeida, M.D., Endovascular Surgeon; Founder, Miami Vein Center and International Vein Congress.

"While only approximately one-fifth of Medicaid spending is for children, about half of Medicaid and CHIP enrollees are children, even following Medicaid expansion for lower income adults in many states."

Excerpted from: Accountable Care News, Volume 8 Number 5, May 2017, "Impact of AHCA on Children's Hospitals: Preparing for the Road Ahead ."

How cutting off subsidy payments to insurance companies would affect Obamacare

Webinar: Improving Oncology Measurement in Accountable Care

This webinar discusses gaps in oncology quality measures used in new payment models and identifies potential avenues to improve oncology quality measures. It features an engaging panel discussion moderated by NPC Vice President of Health Services Research Kimberly Westrich. The webinar discusses NPC and Discern Health's recently published research and white paper.

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	Kathleen Harkins: Six reasons ACOs struggle with network physicians and recruitment efforts 1. Complex Written and Oral Communication 2. Underestimated Time and Effort 3. Continue reading here Source: Becker's Hospital Review

Impact of AHCA on Children's Hospitals: Preparing for the Road Ahead by Raphe Schwartz, Mackenzie K. Horne and Anneliese Gerland
Survey Asks Healthcare Professionals About Repeal/Replace, ACA and Impact of 2017 Economy
What's On Your Mind: New U.S. Healthcare Plan Could Stir Medicaid Innovation by Mark Rust
Thought Leaders' Corner: "Will Medicaid ACOs Get Off The Ground?"
Industry News with briefs regarding CPSI and Primaria Health.
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