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Demystifying the mechanics of bundled payments

November 18, 2011 | Blog | Health Care Advisory Board

Learn about the payment mechanics of emerging bundled payment models, including the key differences among pricing bundles, retrospective reconciliation, and gainsharing within a bundled payment program.
Seven urgent reasons to focus on your ED

December 7, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Clinical Advisory Board

The transition to accountable care is placing new pressures on the entire care continuum, but the most time-sensitive demands fall heavily on the front door of the hospital.
What the shared savings program final rule means for CI programs

October 28, 2011 | Blog | Health Care Advisory Board

Five key takeaways for clinical integration programs to consider as they assess their response to the final Medicare Shared Savings Program rule.

The High-Performance Medical Group

December 28, 2011 | Study | Health Care Advisory Board

Explore 15 key attributes of organizations that generate strong operational and clinical results by fostering integration among employed physicians and successfully managing physician practices at scale.
The Medicare Shared Savings Program Rulebook

November 29, 2011 | Study | Health Care Advisory Board

Review key provisions of the shared savings program rule, including the method of patient assignment to ACOs, performance measures considered, method of bonus calculation, and application process.
Economics of Accountable Care

December 29, 2011 | Study | Financial Leadership Council

Evaluate the impact of five key payment reforms: value-based purchasing, readmissions penalties, bundled payment, shared savings, and medical home reimbursement.

Accountable Care Readiness Diagnostic

November 16, 2010 | Tool | Health Care Advisory Board

Assess your organization’s ability to deliver on the core competencies of accountable care within the context of your market’s relative demand.
Medical Home Health Coach Practice Impact Calculator

February 7, 2010 | Tool | Health Care Advisory Board

Assess the return on investment from adding a dedicated diabetes health coach to primary care practices transitioning to a medical home model.
Customized Medicare Value-Based Purchasing Impact Assessment

October 8, 2011 | Tool | Health Care Advisory Board

Just updated: one-click assessment that estimates the potential revenue impact of your institution's quality performance under CMS's hospital inpatient value-based purchasing program.

Three reasons to reconsider shared savings

November 11, 2011 | Video | Health Care Advisory Board

Rob Lazerow outlines key differences between the final and proposed shared savings rules. Learn why the new ACO model is much more attractive.
IT implementation for accountable care

January 5, 2012 | Infographic | IT Strategy Council

Review the ideal timeline for implementing IT technologies for accountable care.
How accountable care affects your staffing strategy

January 1, 2012 | Infographic | Human Resources Investment Center

Identify and address the staffing blindspots that might hinder the organization's accountable care strategy.

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