Hospital Group Seeks Leeway on Overhaul’s ACO Provisions
Last week, the Federation of American Hospitals sent a letter to CMS and the Federal Trade Commission requesting information on how to achieve legal leeway under the accountable care organization provisions of the federal health reform law. FAH, which represents almost 1,000 for-profit hospitals, requested flexibility on pricing for all patient populations because it said many health care providers will not invest in creating ACOs strictly for Medicare beneficiaries.
- "Hospitals Want Wiggle Room on Accountable Care Organizations" (McCarthy, National Journal, 10/28).