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MMS Guide to Accountable Care Organizations: What Physicians Need to Know
September 6, 2013
Detailed guidance on the
issues that physicians should consider whether they are currently participating
in an accountable care organization, forming or joining an ACO, or entering
into an integration agreement with another health care organization.
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Clinical and Financial Integration of Physician Practices
June 28, 2013
The MMS Physician Practice Resource Center hosted a two-hour program about the issues that physician practices need to consider for integration and alignment with accountable care organizations, hospitals and other health systems.
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Additional Comments Of The MMS Regarding Certification Of Risk Bearing Provider Groups Before The Division Of Insurance
October 24, 2012
The Massachusetts Medical Society appreciates the opportunity to offer further remarks on the level of risk which provider groups may take on and still not reach a threshold which makes full certification necessary.
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Living in the World of Accountable Care and Reform: The Top Ten Ways Healthcare is Likely to Change
October 18, 2012
Craig Samitt, MD, President and CEO of the Dean Clinic in Madison, Wisc., speaks at the Massachusetts Medical Society's State of the State of Health Care Leadership Forum on Oct. 18, 2012.
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Comments Of The Massachusetts Medical Society Regarding Certification Of Risk Bearing Provider Groups
September 28, 2012
MMS comments at regulatory hearings over the regulation of risk-bearing provider groups, pursuant to the passage of state payment reform legislation in July 2012.
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Section by Section Analysis: Chapter 224 of the Acts Of 2012
August 7, 2012
MMS section-by-section analysis of "An Act Improving The Quality Of Health Care And Reducing Costs Through Increased Transparency, Efficiency And Innovation," signed into law August 6, 2012
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Landmark Agreement Between Physicians and Attorneys Provides for Medical Liability Reforms in Massachusetts
August 7, 2012
An agreement between physicians and attorneys in Massachusetts allows for improvements to resolving malpractice cases.
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MMS Overview of Payment Reform Legislation - S.2400
August 3, 2012
MMS overview of S.2400, "An Act Improving the Quality of Health Care and Reducing Costs Through Increased Transparency, Efficiency and innovation." Passed by the Mass. House and Senate on July 31, 2012.
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The Legislatures Ambitious Health Care Bill: Steps Forward, and Concerns
July 31, 2012
MMS President comments on the payment reform bill passed by the Massachusetts Legislature on July 31, 2012.
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Massachusetts Medical Society Statement on Health Care Reform Legislation
July 31, 2012
Statement from Richard Aghababian, M.D., president of the Massachusetts Medical Society, in reaction to the Massachusetts state legislature’s passage of health care reform legislation.
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Legislative Update: MMS Takes Action On Payment Reform
June 29, 2012
A voluntary transition" and "one size does not fit all" – these are two basic tenets at the heart of the MMS's advocacy on healthcare cost containment and payment reform during the past two years.
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MMS Key Concerns in H. 4155 and S. 2270 House and Senate Payment Reform Legislation
June 19, 2012
Both pieces of legislation seek to require registration of physician groups that take risk citing concerns around practice failures, lack of reinsurance etc. There have been various proposals around the number of physician in a contracting unity that should be exempt from registration.
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Legislative Update: MMS President Opposes Aggressive Cost Reduction Benchmark
June 15, 2012
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Legislature Names Conference Committee for Health Care Bill
June 14, 2012
Six state representatives and senators have been named to negotiate the differences between the House and Senate payment reform and cost containment bills.
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Key Similarities and Differences Between the House and Senate Payment Reform Bills
June 8, 2012
A conference committee must reconcile the bills before the Mass. Legislature adjourns on July 31.
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The Houses Payment Reform Bill Take 2
June 1, 2012
The House Ways and Means Committee released a revised payment reform bill this week, scheduling debate on the 188-page proposal next week.
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MMS Statement on the Release of Senate Payment Reform Legislation
May 9, 2012
Following the release of Senate legislation, MMS statement outlines its principles for final payment reform legislation.
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House Releases Payment Reform Legislation
May 4, 2012
House leaders unveil their approach to cost control and payment reform.
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House Bill 4070: Payment Reform (pdf)
May 4, 2012
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 04070 By Mr. Walsh of Lynn, for the committee on Health Care Financing, on Senate, Nos. 483, 485, 486, 487, 502, 505, 508, 523, 525, 533, 538, 541, 542, 543, 552 and 555 and House, Nos. 339, 341, 345, 628, 1220, 1221, 1222, 1225, 1236, 1237, 1240, 1498, 2081,...
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MMS Accountable Care Organization Principles
March 19, 2012
Adopted by the Massachusetts Medical Society in 2011 and the American Medical Association in 2010.
