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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As healthcare providers chart their transition from fee-based services to value-based models, strategic planning can feel like a dive into uncharted waters. Initiatives like improved use of analytics ...

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 ...

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, ...

Leesburg-based Loudoun Medical Group and UnitedHealth care are collaborating on a program aimed at rewarding physicians based on their patients’ health outcomes. The accountable-care program is ...