University Hospitals, Anthem launch ACO for patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage plan

Timothy Magaw - University Hospitals and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have launched an accountable care organization focused on serving patients enrolled in the insurer’s Medicare Advantage plan. It’s the second major collaboration between UH and Anthem. Last December, the two announced they had launched an accountable care organization to serve those enrolled in the insurer’s commercial health plans. ACOs are designed to better coordinate care and to reduce health care costs among a set