title: 7 strategies for success in governing an ACO.
abstract: Strategies for success in governing an ACO include: Clearly articulating a patient-centered strategic plan that can serve as the basis for ACO management. Capitalizing upon each partner's strengths. Ensuring that capital and resources are allocated consistently with the ACO's goals and objectives. Establishing effective leadership and engaging board members in governance. Developing legal and organizational structures that will best facilitate an integrated model. Employing the right technology in a way that best supports the ACO's mission.
authors.affiliation: Latham & Watkins, LLP, San Francisco, USA. paul.demuro@lw.com
authors.forename: Paul R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: DeMuro
mesh_terms: D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006270:Health Facility Administrators; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D006278:Medicare; D017146:Models, Organizational; D011361:Professional Competence; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012052:Reimbursement, Incentive; D014481:United States