Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri has announced St. Louis-based SSM Health Care will join its patient-centered care program, Enhanced Personal Health Care.
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The results of a study published in the Health Services Research journal show the majority of physician practices have not joined accountable care organizations.
A new RAND study has found improving the coordination of care for elderly patients with chronic diseases reduces the risk of complications and cuts hospital costs.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has signed a new accountable care contract with the Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Alliance hospital system.
The number of people who have enrolled in health plans through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act health insurance exchanges hit 5 million yesterday, according to a blog post by CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner.
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