Brief and Accurate Cognitive Assessment: The Key to Delivering Accountable Care for an Aging Population
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Under the Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA), Medicare has embraced a new economic model for delivering higher quality health care at lower costs. This legislation establishes the groundwork for new entities known as “Accountable Care Organizations” or ACO’s, with specific operating guidelines and a new reimbursement model. The model is outlined in the Medicare Shared Savings program, and has been put forth as the solution to sustainable viability for the Medicare program.
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تاریخ انتشار 2011