Discussion Post
1. The Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is a model based on the idea that groups of providers come together and take responsibility for delivering care to the patient while encouraging the reduction of cost. Using Chapter 10 from Introduction to Health Care Management, starting on page 252, explain how they accomplish this. In your explanation include Bundled Payments, Capitation, and the Medical Home Model.
2. What are some of the efforts put forth by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reimburse providers for value rather than volume?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.