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Dr. Arnie Katz Memorial Service on July 10

Dr. Arnie Katz Memorial Service on July 10

A memorial service for Dr. Arnie Katz will be held on Sunday, July 10 at 1:00 PM at the Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center on the Dartmouth campus. Dr. Katz, a beloved teacher and mentor at Geisel, passed away in January.

Medicare ACOs Have Achieved Savings in Providing Care to Patients with Multiple Conditions

Medicare ACOs Have Achieved Savings in Providing Care to Patients with Multiple Conditions

Until recently, little has been known about the effect of Medicare Accountable Care Organizations on overall spending, and whether they have been able to reduce the use of high-cost care settings. A new Dartmouth Institute study led by Carrie Colla finds that Medicare ACOs are making modest, yet increasing gains in these areas, particularly when it comes to treating patients with multiple conditions who are responsible for the greatest proportion of spending.