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9 / 28 / 2026
Introduction CMS just proposed a change that every ACO should take a close look at. It would not take effect until 2027, but it gives us a clear sense of...
5 / 6 / 2026
An Operating Model for Sustainable Healthcare Performance Healthcare organizations are confronting a convergence of structural pressures that threaten the sustainability of traditional operating models. Fee-for-service margins continue to erode under...
2 / 9 / 2026
White Paper | Series 1: Foundations of Value-Based Performance Purpose of This White Paper The purpose of this white paper is to highlight why Accountable Care Organization (ACO) network management...
1 / 29 / 2026
Introduction The Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) new Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model marks a clear inflection point in Medicare accountable care. More than a successor to...
9 / 11 / 2025
Hospitals and health systems are entering a period where value-based care is no longer optional, it’s becoming mandated. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Transforming Episode Accountability Model...
9 / 4 / 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), introducing important changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program...
5 / 1 / 2025
We have a saying in the Military: “Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast.” The adage captures a powerful truth about precision under pressure: deliberate, well-orchestrated actions—even if seemingly slower—often yield...
3 / 12 / 2025
Many healthcare providers are facing growing financial pressures, questioning whether they are being fairly compensated for the care they provide. How can you be certain your current reimbursement rates are...
1 / 22 / 2025
Introduction The U.S. healthcare system faces significant challenges and opportunities as it enters 2025, including navigating policy shifts, demographic pressures, and technological advancements. Health systems must contend with shifting payment...
11 / 7 / 2024
Overview of the Shared Savings Program As of January 1, 2024, the Medicare Shared Savings Program includes 480 Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) with over 634,000 healthcare providers, covering more than...