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Accountable care, which holds providers accountable for results rather than specific services, is gaining traction as means of supporting innovations. But according to a new study in Health Affairs, providers in the U.S. could stand to look at some overseas models for tips on how to get the most out of ACOs.
In examining some of these foreign models, the authors pinpointed some common innovations that have borne fruit: the use of multidisciplinary teams; shifts to less costly sites and treatment models; the use of data analytics and patient engagement to support treatment adherence and behavior change; and the integration of social, community and medical care to address the root causes of high utilization.