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Complimentary from the publishers of Accountable Care News November, 2014

A clear path forward: Paving the Way to accurate risk adjustment in government and commercial markets

ACO Policy Issues and Solutions on the Horizon

On October 20th, the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform hosted a half day forum to assess the latest evidence on accountable care, discuss strategies to overcome unique ACO challenges, and provide an overview of accountable care reforms.

6 Requirements An ACO Must Meet To Be Eligible For The ACO Investment Model

1. Must be accepted into and participate in the Shared Savings Programs
2. Has completely and accurately reported quality measures to the Medicare Shared Savings Program
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Source: CMS Press Release, October 15, 2014
Source URL: http://www.cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleaseDatabase/Fact-sheets/2014-Fact-sheets-items/2014-10-15.html

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Case Managers May Gain New Responsibilities in PCMHs and ACOs under Mental Health Parity Rules by Betsy B, Waterman, PhD, and Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP
From Iowa to Asheville and Back, an Accountable Care Perspective from the Trenches by Anthony Pudlo, PharmD, MBA, BCACP
Editor’s Corner: Dr. Charles Kennedy on the Aetna-Banner Health Network ACO
An Introduction to an Accountable Anesthesia Organization TM by Hugh Morgan, CPHQ, CMPE, MHA
Thought Leader’s Corner: "What is your take on the latest MSSP and Pioneer ACO performance numbers with respect to quality and cost savings?”
Industry News with briefs regarding CMS; Navigant; FTI Consulting; ARAC; H.R. 5558; The Center for American Progress; Health Affairs; and Aetna
Catching Up with….Tami Graham
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