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FRAMING THE ISSUES AND LOOKING TO THE FUTURE. Can accountable care organizations save urban primary care?. The Omni Hotel Richmond, VA November 9,2012 Lerla G. Joseph, MD. Can accountable care organizations save the urban primary care practice. Framing the Issues and Looking to the Future.
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FRAMING THE ISSUES AND LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Can accountable care organizations save urban primary care? The Omni Hotel Richmond, VA November 9,2012 Lerla G. Joseph, MD
Can accountable care organizations save the urban primary care practice Framing the Issues and Looking to the Future
As the cost of health care continues to rise, averaging $20,728.00 per American family, and as the cost consumes more of the GDP Payers (Commercial and Public) are looking for more value for each dollar spent. Framing the Issues and Looking to the Future
Accountable Care Organizations, ACO’s • … an organization composed of physicians ( primary and /or specialist), hospitals, • and other ancillary healthcare providers who come together to provide care in • a coordinated fashion for a population of patients with the triple goal of • improved health of individual • improved health of a population • lower cost Framing the Issues and Looking to the Future
ACO’s Provide the Cover for Urban Practices • Health IT • Care Coordination • Population Management • Health Analytics Framing the Issues and Looking to the Future
Can Accountable Care Organizations save the Urban practice? YES, but not without CHALLENGES • Change • Trust • Finances • Integration Framing the Issues and Looking to the Future
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