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The new bipartisan organization, which includes Mark Cuban, Andy Richter, Bradley Whitford, Atul Gawande, former CMS head Mark McClellan and several hospital CEOs, will advocate for policies that lower care costs while improving access.

Even though many practices do not provide the option, those that do saw greater primary care revenue and brought in patients that were slightly healthier, a new study says.

The same 71 percent are concerned that the cost of their healthcare will continue to rise, survey says.

Insurers are asked to submit by Feb. 21 written responses to questions such as treatment coverage for Medicare beneficiaries.

A urologist built an APM from scratch because some specialists can be left wanting when it comes to APM options, as they lack a ready-made framework under MACRA.

Pittsburgh's Oncology Hematology Associates is one of just 192 physician practices selected to participate in the value-based care program.

Encounter data will make up 25 percent of risk score calculations.

Text mining technology will help the accountable care organization close identifying at-risk patients to close gaps in care, said its chief medical officer.

Based on the financial benefit of tax reform, the insurer announced Wednesday it was raising its minimum wage to $16 an hour.

Insurer plans to expand its Medicare Advantage market, building on the acquisitions of Health Sun and America's 1st Choice.