3 ways payer-led ACOs achieve the triple aim

Innovation, technology and provider relationships are the first steps to success
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By Dori Zweig

Accountable care organizations (ACOs) have the power to transform the healthcare industry. But in order to do so, they must achieve the triple aim: reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve care quality.

ACOs employ a variety of business models, but payer-led ACOs are showing signs of success. For example, Kentucky-based Humana married providers' clinical expertise with the insurer's business views to drive more integrated care, according to Humana Chief Medical Officer Roy Beveridge, M.D., (pictured right).

A well-functioning and performing ACO is assembled like a jigsaw puzzle--find the pieces, make sure they fit ... and voila. Often times, however, that is easier said then done.

Still, payer-led ACOs provide a bright spot. Click the links below to learn how a payer-led ACO can achieve triple aim success by innovating, using advanced technology and data analytics and creating sound partnerships with providers.