Which model saves money by reducing ED visits?

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) aim to improve the quality of care and reduce costs through coordinated care among various providers. However, while ACOs may contribute to reducing ED visits, their primary focus is on overall cost savings through shared savings models rather than directly addressing ED utilization specifically.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency that administers the nation’s major healthcare programs. While CMS implements various programs that may influence ED visits through policy and reimbursement strategies, it does not represent a specific model that inherently reduces ED visits by itself.

The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) is a coding system used for diagnosing and billing purposes. While accurate coding can help improve healthcare management, it does not directly influence the reduction of ED visits or healthcare costs as it pertains to care delivery models.