Fierce Healthcare August 9, 2018
A focus on primary care can help spell success for accountable care organizations, according to a new study.
What do the most successful accountable care organizations (ACOs) have in common? A focus on primary care, according to a new study.
The report (PDF) released yesterday by the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC) found that ACOs—which typically include a network of providers including specialists and hospitals who are accountable for a cohort of patients—achieved better results when they leverage advanced primary care models such as patient-centered medical homes (PCMH).
The results included improved population health, lowered costs and enhanced patient experiences to a greater extent than those that did not focus on advanced primary care.
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