AHRQ Innovations Exchange ► May 08, 2013 Issue

AHRQ Innovations Exchange

May 08, 2013 Issue
 

Accountable Care Organizations  

This issue includes

Innovations:

• Accountable Care Organization Reduces Inpatient Use and Overall Health Care Costs
• County-Based Accountable Care Organization for Medicaid Enrollees Reduces Utilization and Costs

QualityTools:

• Safety Net Accountable Care Organization Readiness Assessment Tool
• The Physician's Accountable Care Toolkit

Next issue: Improving Care for Frontier Populations

 

Events & Podcasts

Upcoming Web Events
Join the Innovations Exchange for the next two Web events in our new series designed to share experiences and lessons learned in putting accountable care organization and patient-centered medical home principles into practice. Registration is required. For more information, visit each Event page.

Thursday, May 9, 1 – 2 pm ET
A Close Look at Care Coordination Within Patient-Centered Medical Homes: West Virginia’s Experience

Wednesday, June 5, 1 – 2 pm ET
Building Health Information Exchanges To Support Accountable Care Organizations and Medical Homes: Delaware’s Experience

Thank you for joining us on April 25 for the Web event titled Payment Models That Support Medical Home and Accountable Care Organization Principles: Maryland’s Experience. Event materials are now available on the Event page. Articles & Guides Access resources for problem-solving and innovation adoption.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Will Soon Issue a Final Recommendation on HIV Screening for Adolescents and Adults: A Conversation With USPSTF Member Douglas K. Owens, MD, MS Image courtesy of Steve Fisch with permission

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Chronic Disease Management Can Reduce Readmissions: A Conversation With Jack Meyer, PhD, Managing Principal, Health Management Associates