Ensuring access to comprehensive, actionable data and improving data collection will foster value-based care success, the organizations said. - bit.ly/475X4Zz

The final rule also included changes to the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program and Value-Based Purchasing Program. - bit.ly/3OCw10D

Hospital-owned practices report year-over-year increases in medical revenue as physician-owned practices face cuts, but staffing shortages are catching up to all. - bit.ly/47D9WXt

Private equity's reach in healthcare has been a topic of interest lately, but more providers are looking to private credit lenders and other funding sources for growth capital. bit.ly/3P9YxXG

ACOs in the Medicare Shared Savings Program also performed better on quality measures related to diabetes, smoking cessation, and cancer screenings. bit.ly/3qHV5dz

As antitrust agencies ramp up their scrutiny of private equity acquisitions, physician practices should prepare for potential investigations before getting involved with firms. bit.ly/45v4xQA

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The performance year financial and quality results are in, revealing a successful year for accountable care organizations in 2022. bit.ly/3ZcpWfe

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The Vermont All-Payer ACO Model is forging a path for value-based care and reimbursement following its recent successes. bit.ly/3rzJnSA

Megan Reyna, a system VP at Advocate Health, shares how to overcome barriers to value-based care adoption and the critical role of technology. - bit.ly/45z3MoE

More diversity in the healthcare workforce can help address health disparities in underserved areas. bit.ly/3tIo0iS

In addition to raising Medicaid payment rates, states have expanded worker education and training programs for home healthcare providers. bit.ly/3QwHAYb

The rule finalized a Medicare payment rate boost for home health agencies and changes to the Home Health Quality Reporting Program. bit.ly/49jzEAL

As nursing homes wait to see if the minimum staffing standards will be finalized, they should conduct staffing reviews and ensure they have a robust compliance program. bit.ly/47IO7oK

Medicare physician payments have always been a source of debate, leading to several changes in its payment model as it continues its shift to value-based care. bit.ly/3HLeyiw

Comprehensive primary care is essential to holistic health, but practices cannot make impressionable improvements without stable value-based payment and adequate resources. bit.ly/3SMAUoX

Mount Sinai uses autonomous medical coding technology to code about half of pathology cases, with plans to increase volume and scale soon. bit.ly/48fa9z1

Providers must be prepared to address patient needs across the care continuum and be equipped with proper capabilities before joining or establishing an accountable care organization. bit.ly/3IhPSy9

Aligning strategies across all healthcare stakeholders is necessary to successfully incorporate health equity into alternative payment models. bit.ly/3WgJWO3