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Macra And Accountable Care Organizations: Is It Working?, Bukola Abodunde, Chelsea Slater, Alberto Coustasse Apr 2021

Macra And Accountable Care Organizations: Is It Working?, Bukola Abodunde, Chelsea Slater, Alberto Coustasse

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The purpose of this study was to examine how the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) has improved health care delivery and to determine its impact on Accountable Care Organization (ACO) goals. ACOs have provided quality care through the reduction in readmission rates, coordinated care, and cost savings. With the passage of the MACRA, it has been estimated that it would further decrease Medicare spending on physician and hospital services. Also, ACOs have had a positive impact on improving health care delivery and have played a significant role in providing exceptional quality of care while also managing to increase …


Medicare And The Affordable Care Act: Fraud Control Efforts And Results, Sarah Clemente, Ronald Mcgrady, Rob Repass, David P. Paul Iii, Alberto Coustasse Jan 2017

Medicare And The Affordable Care Act: Fraud Control Efforts And Results, Sarah Clemente, Ronald Mcgrady, Rob Repass, David P. Paul Iii, Alberto Coustasse

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Medicare fraud and abuse costs are estimated at 3%-10% of overall Medicare spending, which is expected to expand considerably until 2024 and as such the amount of fraud dollars would be expected to increase proportionally. The purpose of this research was to determine how recent reforms, especially the Patient Protection and Accountable Care Act, may affect Medicare fraud and abuse and to uncover the best strategies to combat Medicare fraud. The breadth of fraud and abuse within Medicare as well as recent reforms to fight fraud including legislative reforms, delivery system reforms, and other reforms including the formation of HEAT …


Medicare And The Aca: Shifting The Paradigm Of Fraud Detection, David P. Paul Iii, Sarah Clemente, Ronald Mcgrady, Rob Repass, Alberto Coustasse Oct 2016

Medicare And The Aca: Shifting The Paradigm Of Fraud Detection, David P. Paul Iii, Sarah Clemente, Ronald Mcgrady, Rob Repass, Alberto Coustasse

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Medicare fraud and abuse costs are estimated at 3%-10% of overall Medicare spending, which is expected to expand considerably until 2024 and as such the amount of fraud dollars would be expected to increase proportionally. The purpose of this research was to determine how recent reforms, especially the Patient Protection and Accountable Care Act, may affect Medicare fraud and abuse and to uncover the best strategies to combat Medicare fraud. The breadth of fraud and abuse within Medicare as well as recent reforms to fight fraud including legislative reforms, delivery system reforms, and other reforms including the formation of HEAT …