Regulations: HHS releases ACO rulemaking
Medicare Update for Physician Services, April 7, 2011
HHS posts rulemaking on ACOs, compliance waivers
CMS and the OIG have released display copies of a proposed rule and notice regarding accountable care organizations (ACO). The proposed rule outlines the structure of ACOs; the joint CMS/OIG notice discusses various Stark and anti-kickback implications and waivers for ACOs.
View the notice on compliance waivers for ACOs.
View another related fact sheet.
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