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Blazing a Trail: Pioneer ACOs Test Strategies with Five Pay Options
Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston are among the first to test Medicare accountable care, but they did not go all-in right away.
The Beth Israel Deaconess Physician Organization chose a slow start from among the options offered by federal health officials who are testing five payment models on 32 accountable care organizations that launched in January.
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Source: ModernHealthcare.com
For Beth Israel doctors, that strategy allows some breathing room to adapt for a year before any financial risks kick in, said Roberta Zysman, the physician organization's executive director.
Stuck in Prior Auth Purgatory: The Hidden Costs of Health Care Delays
June 19th 2025Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care, explains Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer with DrFirst.
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From Red Tape to Relief: Rewriting the Rules of Prior Authorization
June 23rd 2025Up to 257 million Americans could benefit from these prior authorization reforms that could have cross-market implications on health care plans administered through commercial insurers, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid.
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Democratic Doctors Caucus Reaffirms EMTALA Amid Trump's CMS Policy Reversal on Abortion Care
June 18th 2025Democratic leaders assert the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) remains vital for emergency care, countering confusion from recent policy changes affecting abortion rights and patient safety.
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