Healthcare Innovation June 2, 2022
Two leaders in value-based care discuss how ACO development can be channeled into models that can improve both value for money spent in healthcare, and enhanced health equity
One major challenge in the U.S. has been that healthcare funding and incentives have not included resources to address the social causes of health inequities. This has perpetuated the problem. Conversely, several European countries have combined funding for health and social services and created incentives for communities and organizations to address both areas collectively.
Over the past 10 years, accountable care organizations (ACOs) have focused on implementing value-based care and new value-based payment models. The impact of this effort is well documented. According to CMS, the ACO model has increased Medicare savings...