Health Payer Intelligence July 1, 2016
The Medicare ACO models are currently facing some significant challenges such as taking on more risk while still early in their development.
Accountable care organizations (ACOs) have taken on a larger role in delivering services throughout the continuum of care. Initially, these establishments were created under the Medicare Shared Savings Program but have slowly moved toward contracting with private payers. Nonetheless, Medicare ACO models are still some of the more impressive accountable care initiatives established in the country.
However, a recent report from the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) stated that Medicare ACO models currently stand “at a crossroads” and new policies may need to be implemented in order to keep these accountable care organizations flourishing for years to come.
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