Podcast - The Math Behind Hospital-Based ACOs

Description

Value-based care is supposed to save money, but for independent physicians, it's often a structural trap. Using a custom financial simulation model, I break down the exact contract mechanics of what happens when independent ACOs partner with hospital systems for funding. Discover how this setup actively works against independent doctors and accelerates healthcare consolidation.

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Chapter Markers

* 00:00 - Intro

* 00:55 - Step 1: Financial Model Setup

* 02:07 - Step 2: Opportunity (Pot of Gold)

* 02:52 - Step 3: Cost of Running an ACO

* 04:05 - Step 4: Hospital as the Funding Partner

* 07:32 - Step 5: Year 1 Outcomes

* 14:37 - Final Thoughts on Hospitals Funding ACOs

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