Authors James Walker, MD, and Aaron McKethan, PhD, compare this ACO-philosophy to Lance Armstrong’s thoughts on winning the Tour de France. He once said that while advanced equipment — like sophisticated bikes — is crucial, winning ultimately depends on the athletes’ skill, physical conditioning and race-day effort.
The authors say for ACOs to work, “careful attention should be devoted to developing the organizational and technological competencies of the ‘athletes’ that will use ACOs to achieve accountable, high-value care.” These core competencies include:
• Evidence-based and patient-centered care.
• Coordinated efforts of all members of patients’ care teams.
• Leveraging information technologies to support, evaluate and refine care processes.
Related Articles on ACOs:
Survey: 55% of Payors Plan to Participate in ACOs Over Next 3 Years
Survey: 57% Hospital Leaders Still Unsure About ACO Participation
Names of 32 Pioneer ACOs Released
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
