Two independent practice associations in New Jersey — VISTA Health System in Summit and Central Jersey Physician Network — will form an accountable care organization called Optimus Healthcare Partners, according to a VISTA news release.
The ACO will enroll physicians from the combined 650 physician membership of VISTA and CJPN before expanding throughout the state to include other physician groups. Both IPAs will continue as separate operations as well.
VISTA's president and CEO said the ACO is an alternative to hospitals or larger groups for physicians who wish to remain independent, according to a citation in the release.
Read the VISTA release on New Jersey's new ACO from VISTA and Central Jersey Physician Network.
Read other ACO developments:
- New Jersey's Atlantic Health Launches ACO
-10 Key Requirements Health Insurers Want CMS to Put on ACOs
- Helping Providers Get Ready for ACOs, Medical Homes: Q&A with Tim O'Rourke of Humana
The ACO will enroll physicians from the combined 650 physician membership of VISTA and CJPN before expanding throughout the state to include other physician groups. Both IPAs will continue as separate operations as well.
VISTA's president and CEO said the ACO is an alternative to hospitals or larger groups for physicians who wish to remain independent, according to a citation in the release.
Read the VISTA release on New Jersey's new ACO from VISTA and Central Jersey Physician Network.
Read other ACO developments:
- New Jersey's Atlantic Health Launches ACO
-10 Key Requirements Health Insurers Want CMS to Put on ACOs
- Helping Providers Get Ready for ACOs, Medical Homes: Q&A with Tim O'Rourke of Humana