HealthExecWire




	Around the nation in 2014, over 360 Accountable Care Organizations participate in Medicare, and hundreds more in commercial and Medicaid programs. More than two-thirds of the U.S. population now live in localities served by accountable care organizations and more than 40 percent live in areas served by two or more. As new ACOs continue to develop around the country, and existing organizations continue to mature, a variety of models and approaches have emerged and evolved, with a growing track record to take stock of. Fifteen Medicare ACOs now participate in Maryland, including six added in 2014. MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, established a Network Services division to provide business support tailored for private practices, including development and management of physician-led ACOs. MedChi Network Services was awarded three Advance Payment ACOs in Maryland by CMS during 2012 and 2013. Please join us Thursday, October 16th, 2014 at 1:00 PM Eastern as MedChi's Craig Behm discusses lessons learned for ACOs in Maryland. Click here for detailed information and to register or call 209.577.4888.