CIO Podcast - Episode 114: ACOs and Long-Term Care with Mike Camacho

For the 114th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Mike Camacho, CEO at Sound Long Term Care, to talk about ACOs and long-term care! We kick this episode off by discussing why ACOs have been a challenge for long-term care. Then, Camacho shares what his experience and results have been from being a part of an ACO. Next, we talk about how Camacho is leveraging data, care coordination, and technology in his efforts. We also talk about where Camacho is getting his data – is it from the provider or outside sources? Next, Camacho shares how he approached engaging providers in this effort. Then, we debate how important ACOs and value-based care efforts are to the future of long-term care, as well as what we think the keys are to doing it successfully. We then conclude this episode with Camacho passing along the best piece of advice he’s received in his career.

Here’s a look at the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:

• Why have ACOs been a challenge for long-term care?
• What’s been your experience and results from being part of an ACO?
• How are you leveraging data, care coordination, and technology in these efforts?
• Where are you getting the data? Is it from the provider or from other outside sources?
• How did you approach engaging providers in this effort?
• How important are ACOs and value-based care efforts to the future of long-term care? What will be the keys to doing it successfully?
• What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given in your career?

Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT Today.