Reno, NV, Lawyer Kelly Testolin - Accountable Care Organizations

Reno, NV, Lawyer Kelly Testolin - Accountable Care Organizations

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   With morethan three decades of experience in law, Kelly Testolin practices out of Reno, NV, where he primarily aids health care groups. Moreover, attorney Kelly Testolin gives presentations on legal matters related to health care, such as his May 2013 discussion Accountable Care Organizations under the Patient Protection and Accountable Care Act. Accountable care organizations refer to networks of medical professionals that have joined together to provide Medicare recipients with better care options.
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   By formingan association, doctors and specialists can develop treatment plans for patients while ensuring that they share the same information and avoid performing redundant services. While becoming part of an accountable care organization is entirely voluntary, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recommends considering it because of the benefits it can provide to doctors and patients.
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   Visitors toCMS.gov can learn about the different options in entering into an accountable care organization agreement. The Shared Savings Program enhances coordinated care for Fee-For-Service Medicare beneficiaries and results in lower costs. Primarily for rural and physician-based providers, the Advanced Payment Model features fixed, upfront payments, which allows them to invest in their care infrastructure. Finally, the Pioneer Model is ideal for groups that see a large number of patients as they transition from a shared savings program to a population-based payment system.