(Provided by Kaiser Health News)
The Obama administration Thursday released its much-awaited final rule for Medicare accountable care organizations, which makes it easier for doctors and hospitals to participate by cutting in half the number of performance measurements, removing the electronic health records requirement and eliminating financial risks for some groups.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also relaxed the timetable for the launch of the ACOs with groups allowed to apply throughout 2012.
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