Complimentary from the publishers of Accountable Care News               September 7, 2012
	"Like Medicare and commercial payers, state Medicaid programs are increasingly exploring the viability of accountable care organizations (ACOs) for achieving the Triple Aim of better care for individuals, better population health, and reduced costs. With their focus on serving mainly low-income and vulnerable populations, many states are optimistic that this new care model can be adapted to address the unique needs of their beneficiaries." Tricia McGinnis, Senior Program Officer, Center for Health Care Strategies
	"A nationwide survey of nearly 1,700 hospitals examining their readiness to form accountable care organizations (ACOs) found that 13 percent are participating in, or planning to participate in, ACOs in the next year, according to a new report from The Commonwealth Fund" From: News Release: First National Survey of Hospital Readiness to Participate in Accountable Care Organizations Shows Promise For Strengthening Primary Care and Improving Care Coordination, The Commonwealth Fund, August 17, 2012
	CalPERS saves $37 million as medical groups coordinate healthcare  Los Angeles Times, September 5, 2012
	The cloud as a health data nexus for ACO Government Health IT, September 4, 2012
	27% Of Healthcare Providers Say Current Business Model Unsustainable ‎InformationWeek, August 30, 2012
	Study reveals ACOs being built around primary care, not payers NJBIZ Daily, August 27, 2012
	Few ACOs Ready For Financial Risk Kaiser Health News, August 17, 2012
	Accountable Care Organizations now in 40 states Daily Press, August 13, 2012
	Redefining Patient-Centered Care for the ACO of the Future by Michael Millenson Medicaid ACOs: Collaborating Toward an Improved Health System by Tricia McGinnis, MPP, MPH Editor’s Corner: Report from the Field -- Aurora Partners with Aetna, Anthem to Offer New ACO Product - Rick Klein Care Circle Networks©: “Sub-systems” to Impact Cost, Outcomes, and Capacity within ACOs by Pierce Story Thought Leader’s Corner: Given the conflicting incentives of ACO and other FFS lines of business, how are providers managing the transition? Industry News with briefs regarding CMS; AMA; JAMA; Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield and Optimus Healthcare Partners, LLC; Cigna; The Commonwealth Fund; and Collaborative Health Systems Catching Up with…. Ian Morrison, PhD
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