Ms. Troy and Ms. Edward were part of a panel discussion on healthcare held at Marquette University. They spoke in support of upcoming provisions to set up pilot programs for ACOs, in which hospitals and physicians would work together to oversee care for a patient population and share in savings by improving efficiency.
Bob Connelly of the James Co. and Adam Lamnin, president and CEO of Assurant Health in Milwaukee, also sat on the panel.
Read the Journal Sentinel report on hospital incentives.
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