After much anticipation, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finally released the final rule on accountable care organizations. As physician and hospital groups were initially wary of ACOs, CMS said they’ve considered the suggestions and the rule was adjusted accordingly. Among other changes, interested physicians will now have more time to get an ACO up and running.
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Dr. Don Berwick discusses the future of Medicare.
The administration has cancelled CLASS, the law’s long-term insurance program, calling if financially unsustainable.The decision has given GOP lawmakers ammunition for arguments against the ACA. For details on that and much more, listen to this week’s Policy & Practice Podcast.
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