Understanding Accountable Care Organizations

Understanding Accountable Care Organizations The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services develop Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to serve as an intermediary of care between patients, physicians, and hospitals, and for payment between the payers and providers of care. The American College of Radiology (ACR) is working to create resources to help members understand and thrive in this new health care environment, and has created an Accountable Care Organizations section on the ACR Web site, where currently available resources are posted. The ACR will continue to add to this section...

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Article Overview

This short article explains the role of accountable care organizations in the health care system and notes that the American College of Radiology is providing member resources on the topic. It is relevant to radiology professionals, practice leaders, and other health care stakeholders who want a high-level overview of ACO-related policy and organizational changes. The article is informational rather than technical and focuses on available educational resources and points of contact.

Why This Topic Matters

ACOs are part of broader health care delivery and payment changes, so organizations and clinicians may need background information to understand how these models affect care coordination and practice operations.

What You Will Learn

  • What accountable care organizations are in a general policy context
  • Why ACOs are relevant to radiology and health care organizations
  • Where the American College of Radiology is directing members for additional resources
  • Who to contact with questions about the topic

Who Should Read This

  • Radiologists
  • Radiology practice managers
  • Health care administrators
  • Coding and reimbursement staff
  • Members of the American College of Radiology

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