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Massachusetts has launched a new accountable care certification program designed to implement statewide, all-payer standards as part of care delivery.
The program, the first of its kind in the country, is already off to a strong start, according to the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC), which announced it has certified 17 organizations, including hospitals, health systems and physician groups.
“The ACO Certification Program will bring new transparency and information to the public regarding how ACOs are structured and operating today,” David Seltz, executive director of the HPC, said in the announcement. “The HPC expects to analyze the information received and identify best practices and areas of improvement for payers, policymakers, researchers, providers and consumers.”