Study Shows Medicare ACOs Cut Billions in Costs Between 2012 and 2019
Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs saved the program $4.1 to $8.1 billion between 2012 and 2019, with smaller physician-led organizations showing the most impact.
Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs saved the program $4.1 to $8.1 billion between 2012 and 2019, with smaller physician-led organizations showing the most impact.
Idaho plans to shift all Medicaid services to private managed care by 2029, with health officials cautioning the transition must be gradual to avoid disruption.
Florida’s SMMC 3.0 program places a strong emphasis on value-based purchasing, rewarding providers for quality and cost-effective care. This shift is central to improving outcomes and ensuring Medicaid recipients receive better, more coordinated services.
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Illinois has awarded $12 billion in contracts to four health plans as it transitions to a fully integrated D-SNP model for dual-eligible beneficiaries beginning in 2026.
Florida’s Medicaid program has introduced a pilot initiative transitioning waiver services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to managed care in two regions.
In 2024, managed care and value-based payment models reshaped healthcare by improving care coordination, enhancing outcomes, and addressing diverse population needs in behavioral health, I/DD care, and home health.
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Learn about value-based payments and how this model shifts healthcare towards improved patient outcomes, reduced costs, and more efficient care delivery. We explore the different types of models, early successes, and challenges in implementation.
Centene Corporation continues its role in Iowa’s Medicaid program with a new six-year managed care contract, maintaining stability for beneficiaries and aligning contract timelines.