Clinical Integration
This AHA/HRET guide explains the value of integrating physical and behavioral health services and the importance of measuring integration efforts.
AHA seeks to ensure that state-action doctrine is applied in a manner that does not impede the valuable work of Americas public hospitals.
Medicare Shared Savings Program Powerpoint Presentation
On October 20, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the much-anticipated final regulation for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), which encourages the voluntary formation of accountable care organizations (ACOs).
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