Value-Based Care

We found no consistent associations between physician incentives for quality improvement and 12 measures of ambulatory quality of care.

The Duke Cancer Institute

To set priorities for quality improvement in trauma triage, we compared the cost-effectiveness of current practice with interventions to improve physician adherence to clinical guidelines.

Specifically trained care managers are essential for quality gains from a dementia care management program; even higher quality accrues with coordination across community and primary care.

ACOs are designed to offer quality patient care at lower costs. However, there are growing questions and concerns as the start date approaches.

The panelists talk about potential alternatives to the Shared Savings Model, and offer closing thoughts and comments about this month's discussion.

Panelists discuss an alternative to an ACO should the model not succeed.

Dr. Michael Chernew asks the panelists to comment on specific ACO rules and regulations in this segment.

Panelists comment on whether hospitals or physicians will find themselves in the lead when starting a successful ACO.

Panel members discuss what it will take for organizations to transition into an ACO and where they can obtain assistance.