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Variation in prostate cancer treatment and spending among Medicare shared savings program accountable care organizations

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Accountable care organizations (ACOs) have been shown to reduce prostate cancer treatment among men unlikely to benefit because of competing risks (ie, potential overtreatment). This study assessed whether the level… Click to show full abstract

Accountable care organizations (ACOs) have been shown to reduce prostate cancer treatment among men unlikely to benefit because of competing risks (ie, potential overtreatment). This study assessed whether the level of engagement in ACOs by urologists affected rates of treatment, overtreatment, and spending.

Keywords: accountable care; treatment; prostate cancer; cancer treatment; care organizations; cancer

Journal Title: Cancer
Year Published: 2018

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