They targeted diabetes management, patient engagement, best practices for enhanced prevention and wellness, and home health management.
One physician summed up the mood when she exclaimed, "I haven’t had this much fun practicing medicine in 10 years."
As they celebrate their first year under the MSSP, how are they doing? Check in next month for part 2: Our secret weapon, and our biggest disappointment.
Mr. Bobbitt is a senior partner and head of the Health Law Group at the Smith Anderson law firm in Raleigh, N.C. He has many years’ experience assisting physicians in forming integrated delivery systems. He has spoken and written nationally to primary care physicians on the strategies and practicalities of forming or joining ACOs. This article is meant to be educational and does not constitute legal advice. For additional information, readers may contact the author at bbobbitt@smithlaw.com or at 919-821-6612.