Physicians Practice April 4, 2024
The crucial decision of which ACO to join requires careful consideration of various factors.
In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, primary care practices and federally qualified health centers are facing a significant shift as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to push towards its goal that all Medicare Beneficiaries be under a value-based contract by 2030. Moreover, providers are faced with constant challenges in maintaining sustainable practices with ever increasing administrative burdens, staff shortages, and increasing operational costs. This has prompted a surge in interest among providers to join an accountable care organization (ACO) to access shared savings via new payment models. However, the crucial decision of which ACO to join requires careful consideration of various factors.
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