Baloh Jure, Zhu Xi, Vaughn Tom, MacKinney A Clinton, Mueller Keith J, Ullrich Fred, Nattinger Matthew
Rural Policy Brief. 2014 Jul 1(2014 9):1-4.
This Policy Brief presents characteristics contributing to the formation of four accountable care organizations (ACOs) that serve rural Medicare beneficiaries. Doing so provides considerations for provider organizations contemplating creating rural-based ACOs. Key Findings. (1) Previous organizational integration and risk-sharing experience facilitated ACO formation. (2) Use of an electronic health record system fostered core ACO capabilities, including care coordination and population health management. (3) Partnerships across the care continuum supported utilization of local health care resources.
本政策简报介绍了有助于形成四个为农村医疗保险受益人服务的 accountable care organizations（ACO）的特征。这样做能为考虑创建基于农村的 ACO 的医疗服务提供组织提供参考。主要发现：（1）先前的组织整合和风险分担经验促进了 ACO 的形成。（2）电子健康记录系统的使用培养了 ACO 的核心能力，包括护理协调和人群健康管理。（3）整个护理连续体中的伙伴关系支持了当地医疗资源的利用。
