The healthcare industry is evolving. Changing regulatory environments, a focus on value-based care and new technological advancements have made staying ahead of these shifts not just an advantage, but ...

Healthcare IT is critical as hospitals begin to make the change from delivering volume-based care, to delivering value-based care. While many people have questions about how these accountable care ...

In a presentation at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago on June 10, Andrew Hayek, president and CEO of Surgical Care Affiliates and chairman of the ...

In April, Lumeris unveiled its Accountable Primary Care Model, also known as the Nine C’s. The Nine C’s are a framework for primary care physicians to guide them to deliver the triple aim of ...

Some of my colleagues have asked me whether accountable care organizations (ACOs) have a realistic chance of meeting expectations as proposed in the recently-announced regulations from CMS. My answer ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...

A quick reference guide for employers. Accountable care models. Clinically-integrated networks. Patient-centered medical homes. Even if you’re familiar with the world of healthcare and health benefits ...

The Trump administration has revealed what comes next when the ACO REACH model concludes at the end of 2026. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation unveiled the Long-Term Enhanced ACO Design, ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...

To achieve longer accountable relationships, a bridge from one insurer to another could be built through continuity of accountability amid insurance transitions, improved risk prediction, and ...