Effective July 1, Trenton (N.J.) Health Team has been certified by the New Jersey Department of Human Services as one of the first Medicaid ACOs in the state.
The ACO pilot is for a three-year period.
Trenton Health Team also established the Trenton Health Information Exchange, a shared database which allows providers to communicate directly about patients' needs.
"This recognition by the state is an important validation of our work to-date, establishing essential technological tools and building partnerships and trust across the range of medical and behavioral service providers," said Gregory Paulson, Trenton Health Team's executive director. "We believe the recognition as a Medicaid ACO will enhance our ability to serve the health needs of Trenton residents, providing a higher level of coordination and efficiency in the delivery of care, thereby improving outcomes for patients and containing costs for the healthcare system."