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November 2, 2011 | Issue Brief
This policy paper examines the latest developments in accountable care organizations (ACOs), including a look at the final regulations on ACOs issued in October 2011 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
April 11, 2012 | Journal Article
A new initiative of the Affordable Care Act known as accountable care organizations, received final rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
November 21, 2011 | Journal Article
The revised Medicare Shared Savings Program makes concessions and compromises to encourage a fundamental effort at health system change.
July 27, 2010 | Issue Brief
Brief analyzes possible evolution of accountable care organizations (ACOs).
October 29, 2009 | Issue Brief
Researchers from the Urban Institute look at the design of accountable care organizations and their opportunities and challenges.
August 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
In this policy brief, Fuchs discusses a value-added tax (VAT) that could be dedicated to funding basic health care for all through enrollment in accountable care organizations and help solve the revenue, and health spending problems, at the same time.
June 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Today's strategy for improving the health care system, accountable care organizations (ACOs) shift economic responsibility from insurers to physicians. This review points out the clear distinction between ACOs and the managed care system of the 1990s.
January 19, 2011 | Commentary
Short hospital stays, rehospitalizations and transitions among health care settings have become increasingly common. Financial policy changes should be implemented to incentivize longer hospital stays and better-coordinated post-discharge care.