This week you will reflect upon accountability in healthcare and address the following questions: • Briefly define an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) and how it impacts health care providers: 1. How do ACOs differ from the health maintenance organizations (HMOs) of earlier years 2. What role does health information technology (HIT) play in the newer models of care? • What is the benefit of hospitals partnering with primary care providers?
This assignment will be at least 1500 words. Address each bulleted item (topic) in detail including the questions that follow each bullet. There should be three (3) sections in your paper; one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear brief heading that allows your professor to know which bullet … Read more