Accountable care organizations, or ACOs, are groups of physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers that work together to provide coordinated care for patients. Providers collaborate to give patients the right care at the right time. Following the philosophy of value-based healthcare, patient care is focused on patient outcomes rather than the number of services provided….
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Accountable Care Organizations: What You Need to Know
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What are the Benefits of Value-Based Healthcare?
The rising cost of healthcare is a top concern for most Americans, and that includes healthcare providers as well as patients. In the last several years, there has been a shift from the traditional fee-for-service (FFS) model to value-based or pay-for-performance in some areas. In the FFS model, physicians and other providers are paid based…
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Cast Care: Dos and Don’ts
If you hurt your joint or bone, your doctor may prescribe a cast. The main purpose of a cast is to protect and immobilize your injured body part. Essentially, a cast is intended to hold your bone or joint in alignment and prevent it from moving while it heals. In some cases, a cast may…