New Research Identifies Six Core Competencies For ACO Readiness

Recent research conducted by the Premier Research Institute has identified six core competencies that indicate organizational readiness to function as an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). The ACO readiness competencies are as follows: People-centered foundation Operating as a health home Offering a high value network Population health data management ACO leadership Payer partnerships People-centered foundation – People-centered foundation is defined as a focus on engaging patients in their health. The capabilities within this competency include the following: Involving patients in decisions that affect their health care Providing people with easy access to health care Engaging people to take responsibility . . .