Assignment: Foundational Information In Health Informatics
Module Learning Resources
Media:
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2017). Accountable care organizations (ACO).
• Canon Medical US. (2011, February 2). The ABC's of ACO's [Youtube Video file].
• Canon Medical US. (2011, February 2). The ABC's of ACO's [Youtube Video file].
Module Activity
This Learning Activity will help you to develop skills and knowledge that you will need for the Competency Assessments. It is highly recommended that you complete this optional activity.
Accountable Care Organization
An accountable care organization is a network of providers that share responsibility for providing care to patients.
For your home state: TEXAS
• Identify a CMS designated accountable care organization and summarize the organizational structure.
For your selected accountable care organization:
• Identify the organization's vision and core principles.
• Evaluate the organization's approach to practice transformation and consumer engagement.
• Describe the interoperability of information among the providers and consumer stakeholders.
• Summarize how the accountable care organization impacts the quality of healthcare for the designated population.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.