ACCESS AND AVAILABILITY

GW Health Network is the solution to the problems facing Medicare. Physicians in our ACO are working hard to give you the best health care experience possible through: increased office hours, offered urgent next-day appointments, and additional office staff that help improve your overall health care.

DISEASE PREVENTION

GW Health Network physicians have identified prevention as a key factor in improving overall patient health. Prevention is defined as the early detection and treatment of disease. Our ACO doctors have specially designed disease programs (i.e. CHF, COPD, and diabetes) that are greatly improving patient quality of life.

PATIENT ENGAGEMENT

Patient engagement and engaging the patients’ families are key factors in improving patient health outcomes. Patient Engagement in an ACO has two primary goals: expand the doctor-patient relationship and educate the patient. ACO doctors attempt to share the decision making process with their patients and well-informed patients are more likely to follow through with their joint treatment decision. In addition, active involvement with patients and families can lead to lower underuse or overuse of medical services, reduced patient health care costs, and improved health outcomes.

CARE COORDINATION

Physicians founded GW Health Network to coordinate better care for their Patients. Increased coordination of care typically means: increased communication between ACO health care providers, improved outcomes in overall patient health care, and reduced costs to Medicare.

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THE RIGHT CARE - AT THE RIGHT PLACE - AT THE RIGHT TIME

GW Health Network is a partnership of healthcare providers who choose to work together in a way to improve the quality, coordination and efficiency of the care they deliver to you the patient.

GW Health Network is committed to providing patients with the highest level of quality care that will truly make a difference in your life.

See for yourself why your doctor’s participation in the GW Health Network is the future of your good health!

Where Can I Find Additional Information About ACOs?amiron2019-11-27T18:08:48+00:00

Where Can I Find Additional Information About ACOs?

For additional information about ACOs, you can do the following:

Visit http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/ACO/index.html
Visit http://www.medicare.gov/acos.html/
Speak with your doctor
Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) 24 hours a day/7days a week (TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048)

How Will An ACO Lead to Better Care For Me?amiron2019-11-27T18:09:23+00:00

How Will An ACO Lead to Better Care For Me?

When your health care providers have access to your health information and are better able to share that information with one another, they can give you better, more coordinated care. Each of your health care providers will not only know about the health issues that they have treated, they will have a more complete picture of your health through communicating with your other health care providers.

Who Will Read My Medical Information? Will It be Protected?amiron2019-11-27T18:10:02+00:00

Who Will Read My Medical Information? Will It be Protected?

The group of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers together in the ACO will be able to read your medical records, along with other staff authorized to help coordinate your care.

The privacy and security of your medical information is protected by Federal law. Contact your doctor’s office for more information about how they protect your medical information, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) 24 hours a day/7days a week. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.

What Rights Do I Have If My Doctor Is In An ACO?amiron2019-11-27T18:10:45+00:00

What Rights Do I Have If My Doctor Is In An ACO?

You will continue to receive the same rights enjoyed by all people with Medicare. To help you get the best-coordinated care, Medicare will share information about your medical background with your doctor’s ACO, including medical conditions, prescriptions, and visits to the doctor. This is important to help the ACO keep up with your medical needs and track how well the ACO is doing to keep you healthy and helping you get the right care.

What Can I Expect If My Doctor Is In An ACO?amiron2019-11-27T18:11:14+00:00

What Can I Expect If My Doctor Is In An ACO?

Over time, if you see a doctor participating in an ACO you may notice that:

You don’t have to fill out as many medical forms that ask for the same information
The healthcare providers that you see all know what is going on with your health because they communicate with each other

How Would I Know If My Doctor Participates In An Accountable Care Organization (ACO)?amiron2019-11-27T18:11:57+00:00

How Would I Know If My Doctor Participates In An Accountable Care Organization (ACO)?

If your doctor chooses to participate in an ACO, you will be notified.

Or, ask your doctor or healthcare provider if he or she is participating in a Medicare ACO. For general information on ACOs, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) 24 hours a day/7 days a week. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.