New CMS Data Find Varying Success Rates for ACOs Providing Treatment for Diabetes, Heart Disease
Accountable Care Organizations formed under the Affordable Care Act have varying success rates treating heart disease and diabetes, according to CMS data on five ACO quality measures released Friday. Overall, ACOs hit Medicare goals for 65% to 75% of their patients on average.
- "Medicare Data Show Wide Differences in ACOs’ Patient Care" (Rau, Kaiser Health News, 2/21).