News Report | January 11, 2013
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:
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