AMA statement on new rules for Medicare shared savings program

“The American Medical Association (AMA) commends the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for recognizing that there should not be a ‘one size fits all’ approach to Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in its new rules for the Medicare Shared Savings Program.

“Maintaining an ACO model that does not require repayment of financial losses will allow many physicians to gain experience analyzing data, improving care coordination and identifying opportunities to improve patient care while reducing spending, which will help prepare them for the implementation of the recent MACRA legislation.