Care Coordination

Horizon BCBS, Holy Name Medical Center Launch ACO

Teaneck, N.J-based Holy Name Medical Center, through its Holy Name Medical Center Hospital/Physicians accountable care organization, and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey have announced the formation of a new ACO.

Anthem, MemorialCare Medical Form ACO

Anthem Blue Cross and MemorialCare Medical Foundation, the physician division of MemorialCare Health System in Fountain Valley, Calif., have partnered to form an accountable care organization focused on providing coordinated treatment for Orange County, Calif. patients with chronic diseases.

Integrated Care Partners, Cigna Start Collaborative Care Program

Hartford, Conn.-based Integrated Care Partners, Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare's physician-led clinical integration organization, and Cigna have announced a collaborative care initiative.

Cigna Partners With Holy Cross Physicians for Collaborative Care Initiative

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Physician Partners and Cigna have announced the two organizations are launching a collaborative care initiative to improve patient access to healthcare and enhance care coordination.

Dr. Vikram Appannagari Travels to Nicaragua on Medical Mission Trip

Anesthesiologist Vikram Appannagari, MD, of Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, Ind., traveled to Nicaragua on a volunteer medical mission trip, according to a LaPorte County Life report.

Iowa Medicaid Signs Agreements with Two Large ACOs

The state of Iowa has signed agreements with two large accountable care organizations to improve health outcomes for thousands of residents on the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, the state's Medicaid program.

North Carolina Moves Toward Medicaid ACOs

A proposal in North Carolina would set up Medicaid accountable care organizations and have providers enrolling in July 2015, with a goal of having 90 percent of the state's Medicaid beneficiaries in ACOs in five years, according to a report…

National Poll: Older Patients Want Coordinated Care From a Team of Providers

The John A. Hartford Foundation has released the results of a national survey finding team-based care, a key service of patient-centered medical homes, are preferred by older adults.

The AM Bedside Huddle: What to Cover to Achieve Streamlined Patient Flow

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement suggests using morning team meetings, "AM bedside huddles," to plan strategies for improving daily patient flow.

How Will the 2014 Medicare N1 Codes Affect ASCs?

Jessica Edmiston of National Medical Billing Services explains coding updates for ambulatory surgery centers to know this year.