Public Reporting

ACO Name and Location

North Georgia HealthCare Partnership, Inc. (d/b/a Live Oak Care)
2866 Johnson Ferry Road
Suite 200
Marietta, Georgia 30062

ACO Primary Contact

Primary Contact Name Pamela Miller
Primary Contact Phone Number 770-518-4371
Primary Contact Email Address pmiller@impactmed.com

Organizational Information

ACO Participant ACO Participant in Joint Venture
Aaron H. Davidson, M.D., P.C.N
Ahmed Elsharkawi, M.D., LLCN
Airport Clinic, Inc.N
ALTA Anesthesia Associates of Georgia, PCN
Antonio V. Baute, M.D., LLCN
Atekha Nephrology ClinicN
Azalea Neuro and Spine Clinic, P.C.N
Bennett P. Hogan, M.D., P.C.N
Brian C. Griner, M.D., LLC (d/b/a Griner Medical Group)N
Bryan Medical Associates, Inc.N
Cardiovascular Associates of Eastern Georgia, P.C.N
Carlos A. Levy, M.D., P.A.N
Cartersville OB/GYN AssociatesN
Center for Infectious Diseases, LLCN
Cheaha Area Regional Emergency Specialists (d/b/a C.A.R.E.S. Immediate Family Care)N
Coastal Family Medicine, P.C.N
Coastal Foot and Ankle Specialists, LLCN
Coastal Medical Specialists in Lung & Critical Care, P.C.N
Coosa Eye Clinic, Inc.N
Coosa Medical GroupN
David E. Kim, M.D.N
Dr. Tamara McIntosh, LLC (d/b/a Ohatchee Family Medical Clinic)N
Dublin Ear Nose and Throat Associates, P.C.N
Dublin Hematology Oncology Care, P.C.N
Dublin OB-GYN & Associates, P.C.N
Ear, Nose, Throat, and Allergy Associates of South GeorgiaN
Ear, Nose & Throat of Northwest GeorgiaN
East Georgia Urologic Clinic, P.C.N
Family Care of Cartersville, P.C.N
Frontline Internal Medicine, LLCN
G. Marc Wetherington, M.D., LLCN
Gadsden Medical ClinicN
Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, LLCN
Golden Isles Center For Plastic Surgery, P.C.N
Gordon Behavioral Sciences, P.C.N
HEC Primary Care, LLCN
Ilya Wolfson, M.D., Inc. (d/b/a Woodstock Primary Care)N
James W. Greene, M.D., LLCN
James Yates, M.D. (d/b/a Ladiga Medical)N
Jeffrey D. Esslinger, M.D., P.C.N
Jerry Mark Wigley, M.D. (d/b/a Walk-in MD)N
Jose Medina, M.D., P.C.N
Lawrence M. Arkin, M.D.N
Lily Obstetrics and Gynecology, LLCN
Maria C. Castellano, M.D., LLCN
Mario L. Forcina, Jr., M.D., P.C.N
Mark Boles, M.D. (d/b/a Dublin Women's Center)N
Mark Byron, M.D., P.C. (d/b/a Wayne Urology)N
Michael D. Herndon, D.O. (d/b/a Alexandria Medical Clinic)N
Middle Georgia Allergy and Asthma, LLCN
Middle Georgia Anesthesia Associates, P.C.N
Middle Georgia Internal Medicine, LLCN
Middle Georgia Surgical Associates, P.C.N
Neurological Specialists, P.C.N
Neurology and Neurodiagnostic, LLCN
New Medical CenterN
North Alabama Family Practice, P.C.N
North Atlanta Primary Care, P.C.N
Northwest Georgia Medical Clinic, P.C.N
Ogeechee OB-GYN, P.C.N
Pathology Associates of ValdostaN
Piedmont Family Practice Center, P.C.N
Radiology Associates of Valdosta, LLCN
Raymond C. Mckoy, D.O., P.C.N
Renue Plastic Surgery, LLCN
Respiratory Consultants of Georgia, LLCN
Robert J. Madden, M.D., P.C.N
Rome Gastroenterology Associates, LLCN
Rome Orthopaedic Center, P.C.N
Russell Ingram, M.D. (d/b/a Ladiga Medical)N
Sewell Family Medicine and Urgent Care, P.C.N
Sindhu Thota, M.D.N
Smith Clinic, LLCN
South Georgia Eye Partners, P.C.N
South Georgia Family Medicine Associates (d/b/a Total Health Center for Family Medicine)N
South Georgia Medical Associates, P.C.N
Southeastern Cardiovascular Associates, LLCN
Southern Eye Center, P.C.N
Southern Internal Medicine, LLCN
Southern OB/GYN Associates, P.C.N
Southern Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, P.C.N
Statesboro Cardiology, P.C.N
Statesboro ENT & Sinus CenterN
Statesboro ENT & FPS Clinic, P.C.N
Statesboro Neurosurgery, LLCN
Statesboro Plastic Surgery, LLCN
Stephen F. Kitchen, M.D., P.C. (d/b/a Coastal Surgeons, Ltd.)N
Stephen Henderson, M.D. (d/b/a Lakeshore Family Practice)N
Stephen Neil Meyers, M.D., P.C.N
Steven M. Wilson, O.D., P.C.N
Steven T. Greenhaw, M.D., P.C.N
Supreme Internal Medicine, P.C.N
The Neurological Institute of Savannah & Center for Spine, P.C.N
Valdosta Anesthesia Associates, P.C.N
Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C.N
Valdosta Foot & Ankle Clinic, P.C.N
Valdosta Psychiatric Associates, LLCN
Victoria Family Practice Clinic, LLCN
Wills Valley Family Medicine, LLCN

ACO Governing Body

Member Member's Voting Power Membership Type ACO Participant TIN Legal Business Name/DBA, if Applicable
First Name Last Name Title/Position
James Greene, M.D.President11%ACO participant representativeJames W. Greene, MD, LLC
Mark Eanes, M.D.Vice PresidentACO participant representativeSouthern Eye Center, PC
Mark Boles, M.D.Voting Member11%ACO participant representativeMark Boles (d/b/a Dublin Women’s Center)
EdwardEssermanVoting Member11%Medicare beneficiary
John Gerguis, M.D.Voting Member11%ACO participant representativeSouth Georgia Family Medicine Associates (d/b/a Total Health Center for Family Medicine)
David Kim, M.D.Voting Member11%ACO participant representativeDavid E. Kim, MD
Raymond McKoy, D.O.Voting Member11%ACO participant representativeRaymond C. McKoy, DO, PC
ShivamPandya, M.D.Voting Member11%ACO participant representativeSoutheast Medical Group
RodneySnead, M.D.Voting Member11%ACO participant representativeCheaha Area Regional Emergency Specialists (d/b/a C.A.R.E.S. Immediate Family Care)

 

Key ACO clinical and administrative leadership:

  • ACO Executive: Pamela D. Miller
  • Medical Director: James W. Greene, M.D.
  • Compliance Officer: Jennifer Bottoms, J.D.
  • Quality Assurance/Improvement Officer: Michael Herndon, M.D.

Associated committees and committee leadership:

Committee Name Committee Leader Name and Position
Quality Assurance and Utilization Management Committee Michael Herndon, M.D. – Chair
Finance and Contract Review Committee Mark Eanes, M.D. – Chair
John Gerguis, M.D. – Co-Chair
Patient Engagement and Marketing Committee David Kim, M.D. - Chair
Membership and Credentialing Committee James Greene, M.D. - Chair

 

Types of ACO participants, or combinations of participants, that formed the ACO:

  • Network of individual practices of ACO professionals

Shared Savings and Losses

Amount of Shared Savings/Losses

  • Third Agreement Period
    • Performance Year 2022, $3,509,135
    • Performance Year 2021, $3,023,542
    • Performance Year 2020, $0
  • Second Agreement Period
    • Performance Year 2019, $0
    • Performance Year 2018, $0
    • Performance Year 2017, $2,262,362
  • First Agreement Period
    • Performance Year 2016, $4,422,564
    • Performance Year 2015, $0
    • Performance Year 2014, $0

Shared Savings Distribution

  • Third Agreement Period
    • Performance Year 2022
      • Proportion invested in infrastructure: 20%
      • Proportion invested in redesigned care processes/resources: 10%
      • Proportion of distribution to ACO participants: 70%
    • Performance Year 2021
      • Proportion invested in infrastructure: 20%
      • Proportion invested in redesigned care processes/resources: 10%
      • Proportion of distribution to ACO participants: 70%
    • Performance Year 2020
      • Proportion invested in infrastructure: N/A
      • Proportion invested in redesigned care processes/resources: N/A
      • Proportion of distribution to ACO participants: N/A
  • Second Agreement Period
    • Performance Year 2019
      • Proportion invested in infrastructure: N/A
      • Proportion invested in redesigned care processes/resources: N/A
      • Proportion of distribution to ACO participants: N/A
    • Performance Year 2018
      • Proportion invested in infrastructure: N/A
      • Proportion invested in redesigned care processes/resources: N/A
      • Proportion of distribution to ACO participants: N/A
    • Performance Year 2017
      • Proportion invested in infrastructure: 15%
      • Proportion invested in redesigned care processes/resources: 20%
      • Proportion of distribution to ACO participants: 65%
  • First Agreement Period
    • Performance Year 2016
      • Proportion invested in infrastructure: 22%
      • Proportion invested in redesigned care processes/resources: 18%
      • Proportion of distribution to ACO participants: 60%
    • Performance Year 2015
      • Proportion invested in infrastructure: N/A
      • Proportion invested in redesigned care processes/resources: N/A
      • Proportion of distribution to ACO participants: N/A
    • Performance Year 2014
      • Proportion invested in infrastructure: N/A
      • Proportion invested in redesigned care processes/resources: N/A
      • Proportion of distribution to ACO participants: N/A

Quality Performance Results

2022 Quality Performance Results:

Quality performance results are based on CMS Web Interface

Measure # Measure Name Collection Type Rate ACO Mean
Measure #: 001Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control [1]CMS Web Interface11.0710.71
Measure #: 134Preventative Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-up PlanCMS Web Interface70.3076.97
Measure #: 236Controlling High Blood PressureCMS Web Interface72.6876.16
Measure #: 318Falls: Screening for Future Fall RiskCMS Web Interface90.0087.83
Measure #: 110Preventative Care and Screening: Influenza ImmunizationCMS Web Interface74.5277.34
Measure #: 226Preventative Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation InterventionCMS Web Interface95.8379.27
Measure #: 113Colorectal Cancer ScreeningCMS Web Interface74.0175.32
Measure #: 112Breast Cancer ScreeningCMS Web Interface73.7478.07
Measure #: 438Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular DiseaseCMS Web Interface88.7886.37
Measure #: 370Depression Remission at Twelve MonthsCMS Web Interface14.0016.03
CAHPS-1Getting Timely Care, Appointments, and InformationCAHPS for MIPS Survey87.2383.96
CAHPS-2How Well Providers CommunicateCAHPS for MIPS Survey95.1193.47
CAHPS-3Patient’s Rating of ProviderCAHPS for MIPS Survey93.5592.06
CAHPS-4Access to SpecialistsCAHPS for MIPS Survey79.7177.00
CAHPS-5Health Promotion and EducationCAHPS for MIPS Survey64.7562.68
CAHPS-6Shared Decision MakingCAHPS for MIPS Survey57.1860.97
CAHPS-7Health Status and Functional StatusCAHPS for MIPS Survey73.2273.06
CAHPS-8Care CoordinationCAHPS for MIPS Survey88.8685.46
CAHPS-9Courteous and Helpful Office StaffCAHPS for MIPS Survey91.8991.97
CAHPS-11Stewardship of Patient ResourcesCAHPS for MIPS Survey28.2825.62
Measure #: 479Hospital-Wide, 30-Day, All-Cause Unplanned Readmission (HWR) Rate for MIPS Groups [1]Administrative Claims0.15480.1510
Measure #: 484Clinician and Clinician Group Risk-standardized Hospital Admission Rates for Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions [1]Administrative Claims27.8130.97

[1] A lower performance rate corresponds to higher quality.

For Previous Years’ Financial and Quality Performance Results, please visit data.cms.gov.