Many healthcare delivery organizations have adopted some form of value-based payment model in recent years, shifting the healthcare focus from quantity of services to quality of outcomes. In a ...

The option of capitated payments for accountable care organizations makes it possible for ACOs to lose money if they fail to reduce the cost of care, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal ...

Established healthcare organizations, whether it be health systems, accountable care organizations, or independent provider groups often grapple with the dilemma of fully embracing risk. Fears of ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...