Solving the ACO conundrum.
Hospitals contemplating developing an accountable care organization (ACO) will be rewarded for improving quality and reducing waste, but a chief strategic concern is the fear of losing volume. Hospital financial leaders considering an ACO should conduct a detailed financial analysis that examines the net impact of both shared ACO savings and hospital volume changes. A key part of this analysis should be an assessment of the organization's prospects for using the ACO to increase market share.
DGA Partners. jharris@dgapartners.com
John M
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Harris
Daniel M
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Grauman
Rashi
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Hemnani
D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000592:standards*; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D004469:Economics, Hospital; D006761:Hospitals / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D014481:United States