Amerinet, a national healthcare group purchasing organization, has published a new executive briefing titled, Healthcare Reform and Accountable Care: Where Do We Stand?
The briefing examines the latest trends in healthcare reform and the advent of accountable care organizations from a member perspective, according to an Amerinet news release.
To put the briefing together, Amerinet engaged the leaders among its executive membership and the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, a research and educational institution. Amerinet also surveyed its members in Oct. 2010 with the objective of reviewing their perceptions and opinions regarding healthcare reform and ACOs.
"While the healthcare community is still trying to determine the benefits and challenges of becoming an ACO, it is clear that the accountable care model will significantly change the way providers care for their patients, are reimbursed for care and are held 'accountable' for the health outcomes of patients they treat," said Amerinet President and CEO Todd Ebert in the release. "While the details and processes are still being worked out, a few things are certain — cost reduction, improved quality, alignment of services and value-based purchasing will be key in any impending reform."
Read the news release about the new executive briefing from Amerinet.
Download Healthcare Reform and Accountable Care: Where Do We Stand?(pdf)
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