Outcomes for Hospitals Participating in More- and Less-Mature ACOs
June 13th 2025As accountable care organizations’ (ACOs) maturity increased, hospitals participating in CMS ACOs were making progress toward enhanced performance but required more time to improve cost and quality outcomes.
Factors Associated With Unplanned Admissions Among Patients With Chronic Conditions
This study identified risk factors for unplanned admissions among patients with multiple chronic conditions to inform focused interventions.
ACOs’ Focus on Rooting Out Fraud Aligns With CMS Vision Under Oz
April 23rd 2025Accountable care organizations (ACOs) are increasingly playing the role of data sleuths as they identify and report trends of anomalous billing in hopes of salvaging their shared savings. This mission dovetails with that of CMS, which under the new administration plans to prioritize rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse.