Canada Parrish, PhD, MSPH
Articles by Canada Parrish, PhD, MSPH
Hospital Participation in Medicare ACOs: No Change in Admission Practices and Spending
ByAmber K. Sabbatini, MD, MPH,David B. Muhlestein, PhD, JD,Canada Parrish, PhD, MSPH,Laura G. Burke, MD,Kathleen Y. Li, MD, MSc,Michelle P. Lin, MD, MSc Hospital accountable care organization (ACO) participation did not impact emergency department admission rates, length of stay, or costs, suggesting limited effectiveness in reducing spending for unplanned admissions and challenging hospital-led ACO cost-saving strategies.
