Clinical Integration
On October 20, CMS released a final regulation (ACO rule) governing the creation of accountable care organizations (ACOs) under the Medicare Shared Savings Program (ACO program). This rule is described in detail in a companion regulatory advisory.
Tools
Educational Events
Member Conference Call: CMS Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative, October 18, 2011
Hospitals and Care Systems of the Future
The Transition to Accountable Care Organizations
Activities and Costs to Develop an Accountable Care Organization
ACO CASE STUDY NEW WEST PHYSICIANS: DENVER, COLORADO
ACO CASE STUDY METRO HEALTH: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
ACO CASE STUDY-MEMORIAL HERMANN: HOUSTON, TEXAS
Advertorial: A Message from America's Hospitals