Care Coordination

How ACOs Use Data Analytics to Improve Outcomes, Reduce Financial Risk

April 26, 2023 - Accountable care organizations (ACOs) have significantly influenced the shift in the healthcare payment process from fee-for-service models to value-based care since their introduction in 2010 through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, ACOs must effectively gather data and track patient journeys across the care continuum to provide value-based care. The technology, data, and...


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