The Aim of An ACO – Infographic

What Is The Aim of An Accountable Care Organization and why is it important to improve costs and quality of care?

The following ACO infographic created by Healthcare IT Connect examines the need for accountable care organizations.

The ideal goal is that ACOs can achieve both cost and quality improvements, because of a care coordinated delivery model that is based on quality outcomes, instead of its volume of services. ACOs must be physician-led, primary care-centered, and patient-focused systems of care.

The infographic states a successful ACO as putting the patient at the center of all its activities and ensuring coordination of care. The visualization also reports on the facts surrounding the formation of accountable care organizations in the US, including developments with the 32 pioneer ACOs and the efforts to promote higher quality care at lower costs.

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