The ACO Show

Aledade Inc
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The ACO Show

The ACO Show brings you the latest in the movement that’s transforming American health care. Co-hosts Josh Israel and Sean Cavanaugh from Aledade, the largest network of independent primary care, share their conversations with experts and leaders across the health care industry - from leading policymakers and researchers to staff and practices on the front lines. Subscribe and listen to learn about how independent primary care practices are leading the movement to a value-based health care system. The ACO Show is an independent production of Aledade.

  1. JAN 27

    181. Nursing in Value-Based Care

    Value-based care is a team effort, and nurses play a crucial role in coordinating care to achieve better and more efficient patient outcomes. Jacqueline Nikpour, Assistant Professor at the Emory University School of Nursing, and Kathy Samhammer, LPN at Cedar Ridge Family Medicine, join us to discuss the role of nurses in primary care, and how practices can maximize nurses’ contributions in the shift towards value-based care. Kathy’s role includes managing chronic conditions and preventing hospital readmissions, and she discusses the importance of ongoing, personalized communication with patients, especially after ER visits. This approach has led to better patient engagement and satisfaction, which is crucial for improving health outcomes. As Kathy demonstrates, expanding the role of nurses in value-based care is critical, but Jacqueline also notes the challenges in this expansion, including payment and recognition of nurses’ value. By addressing these challenges and better integrating nurses in patient care teams, we can ensure better care coordination and a more patient-centered health care system. Read Jacqueline’s article in Health Affairs: To Improve Outcomes Under CMS’ ‘Making Care Primary’, Focus On Registered Nurses Connect with us at acoshow@aledade.com or visit the Aledade Newsroom

    22 min

  2. JAN 13

    180. Transforming End-of-Life Care with Comprehensive Advance Care Planning (CACP)

    Comprehensive Advance Care Planning (CACP) supports individuals in understanding and sharing their values and goals for medical care at the end of life. Kerri Petrin, Vice President and Head of Operations at Aledade Plus, joins us to explore how the CACP program allows patients and their loved ones to have guided, personalized conversations with clinical facilitators and generate legal documents so that patients and their care teams can make health care decisions that align with the patients’ values. We are also joined by Marissa McNichols, who shares insights into her role as a CACP facilitator, especially the importance of having open-ended conversations that include family members, allowing everyone the opportunity to ask questions and make decisions outside of a crisis moment. Tune in to learn more about how CACP is transforming end-of-life care planning, ensuring alignment with patient values and reducing unwanted, unnecessary care. Connect with us at acoshow@aledade.com or visit the Aledade Newsroom

    25 min

  3. 12/30/2024

    179. From Residency to Value-Based Care: Lessons from Aledade FIRST

    Graduates of the Aledade FIRST Program, Dr. Boone Marois and Dr. Breanna Heard-Pinho, reflect on their experiences in the program and how it helped prepare them to practice value-based medicine. Dr. Heard-Pinho, Family Medicine Physician in Vicksburg, Mississippi, shares how Aledade FIRST taught valuable practice management skills, as well as held in-depth discussions of value-based care not taught in traditional residency programs. While Dr. Marois, Family Medicine Physician in Asheville, North Carolina, reflects on the importance of taking a preventative approach with each patient. Listen as they share unexpected joys and challenges of practicing value-based care in their communities. Connect with us at acoshow@aledade.com or visit the Aledade Newsroom

    19 min

  4. 12/16/2024

    178. Challenges and Opportunities in Caring for Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries

    Sean Cavanaugh and guests discuss the challenges and opportunities in caring for dual-eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and improving care coordination.

    29 min

  5. 12/02/2024

    177. What’s New for ACOs in 2025?

    Casey Korba, Director of Policy at Aledade, walks us through regulations that were announced along with the 2025 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, including updates to the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Casey and our host Sean Cavanaugh, who is the former Director of the Center for Medicare, explain policy changes that will support value-based care, including changes to payments for some preventive care services and a new health equity benchmarking adjustment. While there is bipartisan support for CMS’s goal of moving towards value-based care, they also explore ongoing challenges like the rebasing process and benchmarking standards.

    25 min

  6. 11/18/2024

    176. Healthcare During a Devastating Hurricane

    Traci Spence, COO of Blue Ridge Community Health Center, talks about leading through the aftermath of a hurricane and the resilience required to serve her community.

    23 min

  7. 11/04/2024

    175. The HCP LAN Summit: Building Partnerships for Progress

    Join Dr. Judy Zerzen-Thul as she explains how the Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network (HCP LAN) brings together clinicians, health systems, and payers in a partnership aimed at transitioning from fee-for-service to value-based care models. Dr. Zerzen-Thul is the Chief Medical Officer at Washington State Health Care Authority, and Co-Chair of the LAN Executive Forum. She discusses how value-based care is progressing across different sectors, including common barriers like data exchange and aligning payment methodologies. She also discusses the upcoming HCP LAN summit on November 14th, where stakeholders including payers, purchasers, and patients will gather to address challenges in moving towards value-based care. Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network

    20 min

  8. 10/28/2024

    174. Community Resilience: Healthcare in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

    Join us as we discuss Hurricane Helene’s impact on healthcare in Asheville, featuring insights from local providers on resilience and adaptation.

    21 min
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The ACO Show brings you the latest in the movement that’s transforming American health care. Co-hosts Josh Israel and Sean Cavanaugh from Aledade, the largest network of independent primary care, share their conversations with experts and leaders across the health care industry - from leading policymakers and researchers to staff and practices on the front lines. Subscribe and listen to learn about how independent primary care practices are leading the movement to a value-based health care system. The ACO Show is an independent production of Aledade.

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  • Creator
    Aledade Inc
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    180
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    Clean
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