Exploring Accountable Care in Canada: Integrating Financial and Quality Incentives for Physicians and Hospitals


 
Language:

English

Publisher:

Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement

Pages:

44

Description:

[Accountable Care Organ] ACOs are promising vehicles for aligning physician and hospital interests in improving quality and reducing cost. However, successful implementation and realization of the ACO mission requires that attention be paid to supporting capacity building within the ACOs, development of a culture of learning and improvement, as well as rigorous monitoring and evaluation. [from executive summary]

Subject

Geographic Focus