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Complimentary from the publishers of Accountable Care News October 2021

"It's challenging to improve the health of patients when their most basic need–housing–has not been met. When patients have consistent shelter, washing facilities, storage for medicines and a care team dedicated to their well-being, the physical and mental healing can begin."
- Leana Lopez, director of behavioral health and community programs, MHN

All contracted MSSP ACOs saved Medicare $4.1 billion in 2020 and nearly $2 billion after taking out shared savings. Of the 513 participating ACOs, 345 generated those savings.

Source: Accountable Care News, Volume 12 Number 10, October 2021, "ACO Performance Part II."

	CMMI: 5 Strategic Objectives for Advancing System Transformation 1. drive accountable care 2. advance health equity 3. support innovation 4. address affordability 5. partner to achieve system transformation Source: "Innovation Center Strategy Refresh," The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, October 20, 2021
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Insights from the NAACOS Fall 2021 Conference

This webinar covers the following topics:
1. CMS's Vision for ACO Participation in VBC Programs
2. Challenges for ACOs and Topics They are Prioritizing
3. How We Can Help Your ACO Meet Its Goals.

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