Patient Centred Primary Care Collaborative 1 August 2018
- A review of published evidence, expert opinions, and secondary data analysis suggests the interdependence of advanced primary care models (such as the patient-centered medical home) and Accountable Care Organisations (ACOs)in achieving improved population health, lower costs, and better patient experiences in health care.
- Thematic analysis of the final included studies revealed a number of key recurring characteristics that help ACOs enhance patient satisfaction, lower costs, and improve population health. These characteristics can be organized within six broad themes:
- 1. Leadership and Culture
- 2. Prior Experience
- 3. Health Information Technology
- 4. Care Management Strategies
- 5. Organizational and Environmental Factors
- 6. Incentive and Payer Alignment.
- These characteristics of successful ACOs align closely with the attributes of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) (Figure 1).
