Value-based Care

The secrets behind this physician-only ACO’s success

Florida’s Palm Beach ACO is driven by physicians and has achieved outstanding quality and financial results. Discover how they have done it.

Jul 2, 2018 ·

Geisinger makes quality pledge that lasts a lifetime

Geisinger’s promise to cover follow-up hip-replacement care could be an industry game-changer. Now it's shown that it can be done, surgeon says.

Public Health Advocacy

Mar 8, 2018 ·

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March 8, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on AMA, Anthem try new tack: Working together to improve health care

Working together to improve health care - Read about AMA's work with Anthem.

Advocacy Update

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Moving to new payment models: What you need to know

The writing is on the wall when it comes to the new ways for physicians to get paid for the care they provide. Here is what you need to know.

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Sep 7, 2017 ·

6 steps to improve patients’ experience in your organization

Team engagement and a culture of empathy are keys to creating a successful patient-experience program.

AMA STEPS Forward®

Apr 5, 2017 ·

Innovator finds value in relationship-based primary care model

No codes, no EOBs, no rushed primary care patient visits. That is the vision of Rushika Fernandopulle, MD, MPP, co-founder and CEO of Iora Health.

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 10, 2016 ·

How a new transitions model helped one patient

After discharge it’s often up to the patient to adhere to medication regimens. A new transitions model helped one patient take charge of his health and better understand and adhere to his care plan.

Jul 19, 2016 ·

Tracking patients between visits: A new health care model

New models of care will be a critical part of the new Medicare payment system. Tracking patients between visits for any complication or progressing medical issues is one model of value-based care.

May 2, 2016 ·