ACO-untable Care: Exploring ACOs in Healthcare.

Check out this practice note from Practical Guidance – Healthcare for an overview of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), including a discussion of the basic eligibility requirements for ACOs seeking to participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP).  The practice note will assist attorneys representing healthcare organizations, including doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers, that are part of, or are considering being part of, an ACO.

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• ACO Medicare Shared Savings Program Compliance Checklist
  Review this checklist to see the MSSP compliance plan requirements for ACOs.

• Medicare Fundamentals
  Consult this practice note to learn more about the Medicare program, including the MSSP.

• Healthcare Transactions, Licensing, and Regulation Resource Kit
  Check out this resource kit for links to resources addressing key issues related to healthcare organizations.

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