The Latest from Families USA

A Closer Look at ACOs is a compilation of Families USA briefs done on Accountable Care Organizations. Includes the basics, payment and quality measurements, determining shared savings and losses, and beneficiary assignment and notification processes. (January 2012)

Putting the Accountability in Accountable Care Organizations: Payment and Quality Measurements examines some of the challenges that advocates will face when working with policy makers, insurers, and providers to develop mechanisms that ensure that beneficiaries receive high-quality care at a lower cost. | Determining Shared Savings or Losses (January 2012)

Designing Consumer-Friendly Beneficiary Assignment and Notification Processes for Accountable Care Organizations discusses the challenges advocates will face when developing these processes, and it recommends certain notification requirements and beneficiary protections. (January 2012)

The Consumer Assistance Program Resource Center is a new compilation of resources on these programs. It includes information on best practices, profiles of selected state programs, and a discussion of why these programs continue to need federal funding. (Added January 2012)

More Resources

The Bottom Line: How the Affordable Care Act Helps America's Families | State Reports (October 2011)

Medicaid: A Lifeline for Blacks and Latinos with Serious Health Care Needs (October 2011)

Resources on the Affordable Care Act. For information on the Supreme Court oral arguments in March, go to the Roadblocks section.

Conservatives in Congress continue to push for cuts in health care. Follow the latest developments.

Calculate the Impact: What will Medicaid cuts mean for your state? Use our calculator to find out.

Conference Calls for State Advocates:
Listen to calls from the 2012 series.