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Nonphysician Practitioners and ACO Exclusivity

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The exclusivity restrictions of the Medicare Shared Savings Program pose challenges for physician practices that employ nurse practitioners, physician assistants or certified nurse specialists and desire to participate in multiple accountable care organizations. Alternatives are available to avoid ACO exclusivity but often require careful planning. This Alert describes ACO exclusivity principles with particular focus on implications and workarounds for group practices that employ nonphysician practitioners.


Hindman, Rick

 

McDonald Hopkins LLC

Medicare Shared Savings

October 9, 2018

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