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What the First 90 Days in an ACO Look Like
Many physicians enter an ACO with the same question: “What is actually going to change on Monday morning?” The answer is less dramatic, and more important than
How ACO Governance Can Shape ACO Performance
As healthcare consolidation continues across the industry, think large hospital systems acquiring independent practices or insurers merging with provider networks, questions remain about how ownership structure influences performance under value-based care.
The Billion-Dollar American Healthcare Problem — and how ACOs solve it
American healthcare costs more than any other system. Those working inside it see the reasons daily in denials, administrative bloat, and the billing complexity required just to stay operational. The costs
CMS Finalizes Reforms to Skin Substitute Payments: Implications for Providers and Value-Based Care
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized comprehensive changes to Medicare reimbursement for skin substitute products used in wound care. Effective January
Why Healthcare Transparency Matters Now More Than Ever — And What It Means for Primary Care and ACOs
Healthcare is shifting from a fragmented, opaque system to one increasingly driven by empowered patients and data transparency. A recent Healthcare Dive article highlights how
Why PCPs Should Make the Move to Value Based Care — and Why It’s More Critical Than Ever
There’s a seismic shift happening in healthcare. Traditional fee for service (FFS) models are underperforming, underfunding, and overburdening primary care. As Healthcare Dive reports, Medicare’s
Early Screening Evidence and Its Relevance for ACOs Serving Medicare Populations
A new study published in JAMA Oncology offers strong real-world evidence that initiating colorectal cancer (CRC) screening with fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) between ages 40
Fighting Fraud to Protect Value-Based Care: How Advanced Management USA and Our ACO Affiliates Supported Federal Action
The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced one of the largest coordinated healthcare fraud enforcement actions in history—charging 324 individuals across the country in schemes
Join One of Our High-Performing ACOs – Recruitment Closes August 1
As the healthcare landscape shifts toward value-based care, Advanced Management USA is proud to lead the charge. We are now accepting new practices into our
Why Primary Care Providers Should Join an ACO Now: The Value-Based Care Future Is Here
The U.S. healthcare system is undergoing a transformative shift from fee-for-service to value-based care (VBC), with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) at the forefront. For primary
Why Forward-Thinking IPAs Are Partnering with Advanced Management USA to Launch or Join an ACO
Independent Physician Associations (IPAs) today are navigating one of the most complex landscapes in the history of modern healthcare. Between tightening regulatory changes, unpredictable Medicare
Addressing the Soaring Costs of Skin Substitutes: How Advanced Management USA Is Responding
In recent years, the cost of skin substitutes for wound care has skyrocketed, raising serious concerns for healthcare providers and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). The
Navigating the New ACPT Benchmarking Methodology: What It Means for MSSP and REACH ACOs
The introduction of the Accountable Care Prospective Trend (ACPT) in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) represents a major shift in how Accountable Care Organizations
Southern California Wildfires: What ACO Providers Can Do to Support Patients Amidst Facility Closures
The recent wildfires sweeping through Southern California have led to significant closures of outpatient facilities in the region, causing disruptions in access to care for
Embracing Independence: The Role of ACOs in Empowering Physicians
In today’s healthcare landscape, physicians face increasing challenges, including eroding trust in leadership and diminishing autonomy. A recent survey highlights these issues, with more than
