But the flights can be pricey, and -- as a recent surge of medical helicopter crashes shows -- potentially dangerous. According to a report by the National Transportation Safety Board, 2008 saw 12 crashes involving medical helicopters, seven of which were fatal.
By adding Wolf, BKD now has 34 offices in 15 states and $475 million in revenue. The firmâs approximately 2,250 personnel, including more than 260 partners, serve clients in all 50 states and internationally. BKD provides a wide range of assurance, tax and accounting outsourcing services.
Providers make more if they keep their patients healthy. About 6 million Medicare beneficiaries are now in an ACO, and, combined with the private sector, at least 744 organizations have become ACOs since 2011. An estimated 23.5 million Americans are now being served by an ACO. You may even be in one and not know it.