Medical Economics December 10, 2024
The crucial decision of which ACO to join requires careful consideration of various factors.
Primary care practices are facing a significant shift as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to push toward 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.
ACO features to evaluate
When evaluating potential ACOs, the duration of their...