CMS Call on Accountable Care Organization Rule (April 7)
On Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 1pm ET, CMS is hosting a conference call to discuss its proposed Accountable Care Organization rule, which is intended to encourage physicians, hospitals, and other providers and suppliers to ACOs to create ACOs to provide cost-effective, coordinated patient care. Under the proposed rule, an ACO that meets established quality and performance standards and surpasses a minimum savings target will be able to share a percentage of savings. To participate dial: 1-866-501-5502, and reference Conference ID: 56412810.
