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Technical requirements for coordinating care in an Accountable Care Organization

Report from the field by Tony McCormick

by Andy Oram | @praxagora | +Andy Oram | August 10, 2012

The concept of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) reflects modern hopes to improve medicine and cut costs in the health system. Tony McCormick, a pioneer in the integration of health care systems, describes what is needed on the ground to get doctors working together. Highlights from the full video interview include: What an Accountable Care Organization is. [Discussed at…

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Five tough lessons I had to learn about health care

Realistic conclusions and opportunities in health care.

by Andy Oram | @praxagora | +Andy Oram | March 26, 2012

Despite the disappointments I've undergone in learning about health care, I expect the system to change for the better. Those who want a better system need to look at the areas where change is most likely to make a difference.

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