Carle Health, a vertically integrated health system, and Lumeris, a leading value-based care enablement company, today announced a strategic partnership to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes through value-based care for communities in Central Illinois. The partnership will transform care delivery for Medicare populations by integrating Lumeris’ comprehensive technology solutions and population health management tools…

Interwell Health, a value-based kidney care management company, is proud to announce the launch of Acumen Rounder, the first and only nephrology rounding application that tightly integrates with Epic. The application works seamlessly with Acumen Epic Connect, the most adopted nephrology-specific electronic health record (EHR). Acumen Rounder supports nephrologists and care teams in managing patient…

The recent CMS results for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) showed record-breaking savings—over $2.1 billion in 2023. Yet, not all ACOs achieved these gains. So, what separates the high performers from those that struggle to meet savings goals? The answer lies in strategic focus, effective coordination, and the intelligent use of data. This blog…

Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA), the largest nephrology practice in Texas, has received national recognition for a revolutionary new practice model that has improved patient care and could save payors millions of dollars. DNA has participated in several projects with Medicare that has already resulted in millions of dollars in savings to the agency. Nephrology is…

The Medicare program is approaching a “tipping point” on its journey to move all beneficiaries into value-based care arrangements, but policymakers, health systems and insurers need to do more to convince reluctant providers to get involved, a panel of experts said Thursday. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in 2021 set a goal of…