Complimentary from the publisher

Complimentary from the publishers of Accountable Care News November 2018

“The Next-Gen ACOs are the leading cohort of Accountable Care Organizations in terms of taking on financial risk and redesigning care in their communities. It is the most advanced of the population health models in the traditional Medicare portfolio. However, due to its relatively small size – 51 participants – the program has not received the attention we feel it deserves.”
- Mara McDermott JD MPH, Executive Director, Next-Generation ACO Coalition.

According to the recent NAACOS survey, “43% reported concern with shortening the time for shared savings-only ACOs to two years.”

Excerpted from: Accountable Care News, Volume 9 Number 11, November 2018, "Washington DC Watch: Future of MSSP/Pathways Engenders Hot Debate."

How cutting off subsidy payments to insurance companies would affect Obamacare

ACOs and CINs — Where Did They Start, How Have They Evolved, Where Are They Going?

Health Catalyst Senior Vice President Dr. Amy Flaster and Population Health Management Consultant Jonas Varnum discuss the evolution of the ACO and CIN models, what new tools ACOs employ today to promote success, and lessons learned from organizations that have succeeded in alternative payment models.

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Heading Off Disaster: Preparing for a Coordinated Care Organization Closure by Point B
Washington DC Watch: Future of MSSP/Pathways Engenders Hot Debate
Becker's Details a Gross of ACOs
LAN Progress Update: 'Adoption of APMs Continues to Increase'
Thought Leaders' Corner: "Recent RAND research found that 'many physician practices still lack the skills and experience with data management and analysis needed to perform well in Alternative Payment Models.' What one thing – if cost were not an issue – could payers do that would provide the most help to doctors in gaining those skills and experience?"
Industry News with a brief regarding the Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative.
Catching Up With Mara McDermott, JD MPH




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