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Characteristics and Performance of ACOs and Accountable Physician Groups: What Does the Evidence Tell Us?

Accountable Care Doctors

The Council of Accountable Physician Practices (CAPP) engaged the Institute for Accountable Care (IAC) to review recent literature to assess the current state of research on the characteristics and performance of accountable care organizations (ACOs) and accountable physician groups. Quality improvement.

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center: Equity and Vision

Sheppard Health Law

On October 20, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (“ CMS ”) Innovation Center (“ Innovation Center ”) published a white paper detailing its vision for the next ten years: a health system that achieves equitable outcomes through high quality, affordable, person-centered care.

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CMMI Prioritizes Multi-Payer Alignment in New Models

NCQA

“ It’s a marathon, not a sprint ,” said Liz Fowler, Director at the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), during a recent Fireside Chat with NCQA Executive Vice President Eric Schneider. And then we’re also developing an approach for certification based on quality improvement and patient experience.”

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Investigating Research Gaps in Value-Based Care

Accountable Care Doctors

Earlier this year, CAPP asked the Institute for Accountable Care (IAC) Executive Director Rob Mechanic to conduct a scan of the latest literature on accountable care entities, programs, and payment models in an effort to understand the factors that influence participation in such arrangements and on cost and quality performance.

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Investigating Research Gaps in Value-Based Care

Accountable Care Doctors

Earlier this year, CAPP asked the Institute for Accountable Care (IAC) Executive Director Rob Mechanic to conduct a scan of the latest literature on accountable care entities, programs, and payment models in an effort to understand the factors that influence participation in such arrangements and on cost and quality performance.

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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN): Proceedings from the National Forum on Care Coordination for CYSHCN

NASHP

The “National Forum on Advancing High-Quality, Equitable Care Coordination for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs” centered on two key topics for improving care coordination systems for CYSHCN: integrated care coordination and the care coordination workforce.

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CMS Unveils “Innovation in Behavioral Health” Model to Tackle Dual Mental and Physical Health Challenges

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken a bold step towards improving care for individuals with both mental health conditions and substance use disorders (SUD), announcing the “ Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH)” Model.