Balance Accountable Care Organization

(Balance ACO) under the Affordable Care Act

Began July 1, 2012 as a group Physicians, providers of and suppliers of medical services (e.g., hospitals, long-term care facilities and others involved in patient care) that work together to better coordinate care for the Medicare Fee-For -Service patients we serve.

The goal of the ACO is to deliver seamless, high-quality care for our Medicare beneficiaries that are not enrolled in a health plan. The Medicare Shared savings program creates incentives for health care providers to work together across care settings and will reward the ACO when we lower the growth of healthcare cost while meeting performance standards on quality of care.

Our New York State designated Health Home – Northern Manhattan Health Home, in collaboration with numerous community partners, is answering the needs of the Medicaid population with chronic conditions.

The Health Home is providing comprehensive medical, mental health, chemical dependency, housing and case management services to thousands of Medicaid patients.

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