Hospital Board considers joining ACO

Caravan Health’s Sue Deitz presented to the Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 Board of Commissioners on Feb. 22 regarding the district’s interest and possibly joining an Accountable Care Organization (ACO).

While not currently mandatory for hospital districts to join an ACO, CEO/CFO Gary Bostrom noted in the future, it could be a requirement for the district.

ACOs are groups of hospitals, doctors or other healthcare providers who provide care to Medicare patients.

Deitz explained Medicare is trying to keep their doors open, and CMS has created models and demonstrations around a commo...