Lindsay Conway on May 14, 2012 |
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Topics: Oncology, Service Lines, ACO, Market Trends, Strategy
Florida’s largest health insurer, Florida Blue, has partnered with Baptist Health South Florida and Advanced Medical Specialties (a medical and radiation oncology group based in Miami), to create what is thought to be the first oncology accountable care organization (ACO) in the country.
The overarching goals are to improve patient outcomes, increase care coordination, and reduce costs. The Miami Herald quoted Florida Blue’s CEO, Pat Geraghty, saying “We’re looking forward to dramatically changing the way care gets delivered.”
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Oncology-specific ACO launches in Florida
