Report: 10 Recommendations On How To Achieve ACO Success
Modern Healthcare: Leadership, Clear Goals, Performance Rewards Key To Successful ACOs, Commonwealth Fund SaysAccountable care organizations have the potential to improve health outcomes and lower costs, but success requires leadership, clear goals and a strong connection between performance and payments, according to a new report by the Commonwealth Fund. A 17-member commission of leading health care executives and experts came up with 10 recommendations on how to achieve success with ACOs. A strong primary-care model, informed and engaged patients, multipayer alignment and innovative payment models that reward high performance were among the recommendations in the 58-page report (Vesely, 4/14). This is part of the Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription.