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Why Healthcare Transparency Matters Now More Than Ever — And What It Means for Primary Care and ACOs
Healthcare is shifting from a fragmented, opaque system to one increasingly driven by empowered patients and data transparency. A recent Healthcare Dive article highlights how

Why PCPs Should Make the Move to Value Based Care — and Why It’s More Critical Than Ever
There’s a seismic shift happening in healthcare. Traditional fee for service (FFS) models are underperforming, underfunding, and overburdening primary care. As Healthcare Dive reports, Medicare’s

Early Screening Evidence and Its Relevance for ACOs Serving Medicare Populations
A new study published in JAMA Oncology offers strong real-world evidence that initiating colorectal cancer (CRC) screening with fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) between ages 40

Fighting Fraud to Protect Value-Based Care: How Advanced Management USA and Our ACO Affiliates Supported Federal Action
The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced one of the largest coordinated healthcare fraud enforcement actions in history—charging 324 individuals across the country in schemes

Join One of Our High-Performing ACOs – Recruitment Closes August 1
As the healthcare landscape shifts toward value-based care, Advanced Management USA is proud to lead the charge. We are now accepting new practices into our

Why Primary Care Providers Should Join an ACO Now: The Value-Based Care Future Is Here
The U.S. healthcare system is undergoing a transformative shift from fee-for-service to value-based care (VBC), with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) at the forefront. For primary

Why Forward-Thinking IPAs Are Partnering with Advanced Management USA to Launch or Join an ACO
Independent Physician Associations (IPAs) today are navigating one of the most complex landscapes in the history of modern healthcare. Between tightening regulatory changes, unpredictable Medicare

Addressing the Soaring Costs of Skin Substitutes: How Advanced Management USA Is Responding
In recent years, the cost of skin substitutes for wound care has skyrocketed, raising serious concerns for healthcare providers and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). The

Navigating the New ACPT Benchmarking Methodology: What It Means for MSSP and REACH ACOs
The introduction of the Accountable Care Prospective Trend (ACPT) in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) represents a major shift in how Accountable Care Organizations

Southern California Wildfires: What ACO Providers Can Do to Support Patients Amidst Facility Closures
The recent wildfires sweeping through Southern California have led to significant closures of outpatient facilities in the region, causing disruptions in access to care for

Embracing Independence: The Role of ACOs in Empowering Physicians
In today’s healthcare landscape, physicians face increasing challenges, including eroding trust in leadership and diminishing autonomy. A recent survey highlights these issues, with more than

Navigating Quality Reporting Options for PY2024: Web Interface, Medicare CQMs, and eCQMs
The landscape of quality reporting in the healthcare sector continues to evolve, with significant implications for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). For Performance Year (PY) 2024,

Celebrating Success: Advanced Management USA’s 2023 Earned Savings and Quality Achievements
Introduction As the healthcare landscape continues to shift towards value-based care, accountable care organizations (ACOs) play a pivotal role in reducing costs while ensuring quality

Navigating the 2030 Value-Based Care Transformation: A Guide for PCPs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has set an ambitious goal: by 2030, all Medicare beneficiaries should be enrolled in value-based care arrangements.

Hurricane Preparedness: How PCPs Can Keep Patients Safe (and Stay Safe Themselves)
Introduction Hurricane season can be stressful, especially for primary care physicians (PCPs) who are responsible not only for their own safety but also for their