decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2013 Issue 4 (April)
3 tips to prepare to become an ACO plus 5 steps to complete CMS’ application
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Article Overview
This article is for practices and administrators evaluating accountable care organization participation and preparing for the CMS application process. It covers broad readiness topics such as health record systems, care management, physician alignment, and the key timing and administrative steps involved in submitting an application through CMS’s shared-savings program resources.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations considering accountable care participation need both internal preparation and awareness of CMS deadlines. The article helps readers understand the general areas of readiness and the sequence of application milestones without replacing the underlying program guidance.
Article Sections
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Accountable care organizations
Introduces the topic of accountable care organizations and discusses practice-level preparation for participation. It focuses on operational readiness and organizational alignment.
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Meet key deadlines for ACO applications
Summarizes the major steps and timing involved in the CMS application process for accountable care participation. It covers the sequence of administrative milestones and where supporting information is made available.
What You Will Learn
- What kinds of practice preparation are discussed for accountable care participation
- What operational areas are emphasized before applying to CMS
- What the general CMS application timeline looks like
- What administrative milestones are highlighted for shared-savings program applicants
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Practice administrators
- Health system leaders
- Care management teams
- Coding and compliance professionals
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