7 Questions Physicians Should Consider Before ACO Participation

In a Physicians Practice article, Aubrey Westgate discusses seven questions physicians should ask themselves before deciding whether or not to participate in an accountable care organization.

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The questions are:

 

1. Do I believe in the concept?
2. Will I have a voice in the decision making?
3. Am I prepared to let data take center stage?
4. Will this ACO help me down the right road?
5. What are the means by which this ACO will identify at-risk patients?
6. Do I play well with others (and do I want to play with others)?
7. Does the ACO understand the financial risk?  

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