New England Journal of Medicine · 2011 · 162 citations · 0 references
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The Department of Health and Human Services is finalizing the rules for establishing accountable care organizations under the Medicare Shared Savings Program, having made improvements to encourage a more pluralistic set of participants without compromising outcomes.