Specialty ACOs: A promising option

Specialty ACOs must be able to stratify their patient pool based on a chronic condition or contributing risk factors, and collaborate with primary care ACOs. » Find out how they're performing

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
IPF is the progressive formation of thick or scarred tissue in the lungs, resulting in loss of oxygen. While there is currently no known cause, continued research seeks to find an answer, alongside improved diagnosis and treatment options. Learn More.

CMS' new rules will deny enrollment to "bad apple" providers

Providers, owners and suppliers who owe Medicare money, have been convicted of felonies or have a history of billing abuse will be excluded from enrollment under new rules adopted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). » Details

How analytics can help navigate the data divide

Without patient data like pre-existing conditions that they’ve traditionally relied on, health plans are grappling with how to effectively manage new populations while controlling premiums.
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