• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

  • Opinion
  • Health IT
    • Behavioral Health
    • Care Coordination
    • EMR/EHR
    • Interoperability
    • Patient Engagement
    • Population Health Management
    • Revenue Cycle Management
    • Social Determinants of Health
  • Digital Health
    • AI
    • Blockchain
    • Precision Medicine
    • Telehealth
    • Wearables
  • Startups
  • M&A
  • Value-based Care
    • Accountable Care (ACOs)
    • Medicare Advantage
  • Life Sciences
  • Research

ACO | Accountable Care Organization | Policy, News, Analysis, Insights - HIT Consultant

athenahealth Released Enhanced Capabilities for Value-Based Care

by Jasmine Pennic 07/17/2025 Leave a Comment

athenahealth Released Enhanced Capabilities for Value-Based Care

What You Should Know:  - athenahealth, a provider of network-enabled software and services for healthcare practices nationwide releases new and enhanced capabilities designed to further help practices succeed in value-based care (VBC).  - Practices across athenahealth’s network can now use the athenahealth Marketplace to easily find, choose, and integrate with risk-bearing organizations, including Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), that align with their goals. The initiative aims
Read More

Aledade Expands Humana Value-Based Care Agreement to Serve FQHCs

by Fred Pennic 03/20/2025 Leave a Comment

Aledade Expands Humana Value-Based Care Agreement to Serve FQHCs

What You Should Know:  - Aledade has announced an expanded collaboration with Humana, designed to bolster the ability of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics to succeed in value-based care.  - The enhanced partnership aims to improve health outcomes, enhance quality of life, and increase healthcare affordability and accessibility for patients. Empower FQHCs and Rural Clinics in Value-Based Care By providing upfront resources, comprehensive
Read More

Strategic Cost Management Ensures ACO Viability

by Theresa Hush CEO, Co-Founder at Roji Health Intelligence 09/06/2024 Leave a Comment

Strategic Cost Management Ensures ACO Viability

For ACOs to remain relevant as leaders of Value-Based payment models, they must step up now to generate more cost savings for Medicare patient care. Budget cuts for Medicare are once again under discussion by conservatives as political pressure mounts to lower governmental spending. Meanwhile, CMS is expanding risk in Medicare value-based payment models, moving quickly away from Fee-for-Service reimbursement. The new ACO PC Flex model is designed to create per-patient reimbursement for
Read More

Astrana Health Acquires Collaborative Health Systems to Expand Care Delivery Network

by Jasmine Pennic 07/26/2024 Leave a Comment

Astrana Health Acquires Collaborative Health Systems to Expand Care Delivery Network

What You Should Know:  - Astrana Health, a leading technology-powered healthcare company acquires Collaborative Health Systems (CHS), a management services organization serving over 129,000 beneficiaries across 17 states.  - The strategic move will significantly expand Astrana’s care delivery capabilities and solidify its position as a key player in the value-based care market.   Expanding Geographic Footprint and Enhancing Care Delivery CHS brings a strong
Read More

Astrana Health and Elation Health Partner to Build Value-Based ACOs, CINs

by Fred Pennic 07/18/2024 Leave a Comment

Astrana Health and Elation Health Form Nationwide Partnership to Expand Sustainable Support Infrastructure for Primary Care Physicians

What You Should Know:  - Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH), a provider-centric healthcare company, today announced a strategic partnership with Elation Health, a clinical-first technology company specializing in primary care.  - The partnership focuses on supporting independent physicians by providing them with the tools necessary to thrive in value-based care arrangements. Astrana and Elation plan to establish risk-bearing entities, such as accountable care organizations (ACOs) and
Read More

M&A: Aledade Acquires Michigan’s Medical Advantage

by Jasmine Pennic 05/01/2024 Leave a Comment

M&A: Aledade Acquires Michigan's Medical Advantage

What You Should Know:  - Aledade, the nation's leading network of independent primary care practices, announced today the acquisition of Michigan-based Medical Advantage.  - This strategic acquisition further solidifies Aledade's position as the preeminent Accountable Care Organization (ACO) network and a driving force in value-based care. Expanding Physician Partnerships in Michigan The acquisition significantly expands Aledade's network in Michigan, bringing the number of
Read More

inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care Partner to Improve Medicare Patient Care in South Carolina

by Jasmine Pennic 04/16/2024 Leave a Comment

inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care Partner to Improve Medicare Patient Care in South Carolina

What You Should Know:  - inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care Organization, a division of CVS Health, have announced a collaboration to participate in the new Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) REACH program. This initiative focuses on improving access to high-quality healthcare for traditional Medicare beneficiaries in South Carolina. - The collaboration builds upon the past achievements of Prisma Health Upstate and Prisma Health Midlands Networks, which merged in
Read More

Demystifying VBC Contracting: Key Considerations for Quality & Data Success

by Elissa Toder, MBA, VP of Quality Improvement Strategy & Solutions at Reveleer 02/08/2024 Leave a Comment

Demystifying VBC Contracting: Key Considerations for Quality & Data Success

In the ongoing transition to value-based care (VBC), provider contracting poses challenges for health plans and providers. In my past role as the VP of Quality at a large health plan, I was part of the team that reviewed provider contracts that included risk around quality. Adding my role to the review process reduced the frustration of the Network and Quality teams because I could identify the reporting requirements that the health plan couldn't meet and create alignment with measure
Read More

Medical Home Network Expands Value-Based Care Reach with 64 FQHCs in New ACOs

by Jasmine Pennic 02/06/2024 Leave a Comment

Medical Home Network Expands Value-Based Care Reach with 64 FQHCs in New ACOs

What You Should Know: - Medical Home Network (MHN), a leader in transforming care in the safety net, announced today its partnership with 64 federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) across seven states. These FQHCs will participate in two key CMS value-based care programs: ACO REACH and MSSP (Medicare Shared Savings Program). - This expansion comes on the heels of an impressive achievement by existing MHN partners: $10.1M in gross savings and a perfect quality score in the 2022
Read More

Ohio State & CVS Form ACO to Elevate Medicare Care in Central Ohio

by Syed Hamza Sohail 01/25/2024 Leave a Comment

Ohio State & CVS Form ACO to Elevate Medicare Care in Central Ohio

What You Should Know: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and CVS Accountable Care, part of CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS), today announced the creation of an accountable care organization (ACO) to improve the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries by Ohio State providers in central Ohio.This coordinated approach to delivering care is centered around each patient’s unique needs and emphasizes preventive wellness and proactive treatment of chronic conditions. CVS ACO and
Read More

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 18
  • Next Page

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to HIT Consultant

Latest insightful articles delivered straight to your inbox weekly.

Submit a Tip or Pitch

Featured Insights

 Selecting the Right EMR: A Practical Guide to Streamlining Your Practice and Enhancing Patient Care

Selecting the Right EMR: A Practical Guide to Streamlining Your Practice and Enhancing Patient Care

Featured Interview

Virta Health CEO: GLP-1s Didn’t Kill Weight Watchers, Its Broken Model Did

Most-Read

Health IT Sector Navigates Policy Turbulence with Resilient M&A

Health IT’s New Chapter: IPOs Return, Resilient M&A, Valuations Rise in 1H 2025

PwC Report: US Medical Cost Trend to Remain Elevated at 8.5% in 2026

PwC Report: US Medical Cost Trend to Remain Elevated at 8.5% in 2026

Philips Launches ECG AI Marketplace, Partnering with Anumana to Enhance Cardiac Care with AI-Powered Diagnostics

Philips Launches ECG AI Marketplace, Partnering with Anumana to Enhance Cardiac Care with AI-Powered Diagnostics

WeightWatchers Emerges from Bankruptcy, Launches New Menopause Program

WeightWatchers Emerges from Bankruptcy, Launches New Menopause Program

CMS Finalizes New Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rule

CMS Proposes 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Rule: Boosting Primary Care, Cutting Waste, and Modernizing Payments

Beyond SaaS: How Agent as a Service is Transforming Healthcare Automation

Beyond SaaS: How Agent as a Service is Transforming Healthcare Automation

New Strategies Needed: No Surprises Act and the Challenges for Payors with Provider Data Inaccuracies

Samsung Acquires Xealth to Accelerate Connected Care Vision

Samsung Acquires Xealth to Accelerate Connected Care Vision

AI Dominates Digital Health Investment in First Half of 2025

Rock Health Report: AI Dominates Digital Health Investment in First Half of 2025

Moving Beyond EHRs: What Lies Ahead for Healthcare Digitization?

AI Agents vs. Chatbots: Understanding Agentic AI’s Role in Healthcare

Secondary Sidebar

Footer

Company

  • About Us
  • Advertise with Us
  • Reprints and Permissions
  • Submit An Op-Ed
  • Contact
  • Subscribe

Editorial Coverage

  • Opinion
  • Health IT
    • Care Coordination
    • EMR/EHR
    • Interoperability
    • Population Health Management
    • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Digital Health
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Blockchain Tech
    • Precision Medicine
    • Telehealth
    • Wearables
  • Startups
  • Value-Based Care
    • Accountable Care
    • Medicare Advantage

Connect

Subscribe to HIT Consultant Media

Latest insightful articles delivered straight to your inbox weekly

Copyright © 2025. HIT Consultant Media. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy |