Foundations for the Future: Building a Better ACO
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(0)Overview: The health care industry is undergoing a transformation - spurred by an unsustainable reimbursement model that rewards volume rather than outcome. Many alternatives are being considered, including pay for performance, accountable care organizations (ACOs) and private ACO-like models, medical homes and bundled payments. Although the destination is not certain, it's clear that providers, payers, employers and patients are interested in a health care ecosystem that is aligned, connected and intelligent. With these initiatives gaining momentum and others on the horizon, it is certain that health IT will play a pivotal role in the transformation of health delivery.
This white paper is presented by IDC Health Insights and sponsored by Optum. The objectives were to provide guidance regarding:
• The transition to an accountable care model
• The steps healthcare organizations can take to prepare
• How technology can support the transformation to what Optum calls a "Sustainable Health Community"
• An overview of Optum's strategy to build Sustainable Health Communities
