As providers push for ACO reforms in reconciliation package . . .

CMS Announces $1.9B Medicare Savings From ACOs, $2.3B To Providers

By Michelle M. Stein / August 25, 2021 at 6:33 PM
CMS on Wednesday (Aug. 25) touted $1.9 billion in net Medicare savings and $2.3 billion for accountable care organizations in 2020 from the Medicare Shared Savings Program, shortly after ACOs said legislative changes to make the program even more attractive to providers could increase savings to the government. A group of 12 provider lobbies on Tuesday urged Democrats to include the ACO reforms in their upcoming reconciliation package. “Accountable Care Organizations are an Affordable Care Act success story,” said CMS...

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