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CMS releases practice-friendly ACO final rule, what it means for you

Effective Oct 27, 2011
Published Oct 31, 2011

It will be much easier for your practice to earn extra cash as part of an accountable care organization (ACO) through CMS Shared Savings Program thanks to a less stringent final rule released Oct. 21. The 700-page rule makes it easier for your practice to join an ACO and boost revenue, including less required measures and a risk-free track that allows you to share savings while avoiding penalties for not hitting budget marks.

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