Medical Economics January 24, 2024
Richard Payerchin

Unique challenges of rural and underserved areas require special payment consideration by CMS.

The National Association of ACOs has published a five-page letter outlining ways to improve value-based care in underserved areas, especially rural parts of the nation.

The trade group for accountable care organizations also drafted an additional summary with recommendations about alternative payment models (APMs) for consideration by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Why the need for change?

“Safety-net providers are reimbursed differently than traditional doctors’ offices...

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Topics: ACO (Accountable Care), Payment Models, Provider, Value Based
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