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 is the Best Age for Knee Replacement Surgery?
Many Americans suffer from knee pain that affects their daily lives. Knee pain is usually caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or damage from a traumatic accident. For some people, treating knee problems with joint replacement surgery is a viable option. This is especially true if other treatments have not provided sufficient relief. Knee replacement can…
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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…