Accountable Care Toolkits

Get an introduction to the accountable care model with this informative toolkit provided by the TAC Consortium. Part One of this guide contains the necessary elements for a successful ACO and implementation guidance. Part Two applies strategies and practical step-by-step guidance with concrete examples used by different physician specialties, including how to apply successfully for the Medicare Shared Savings Program.

This analysis of legal issues affecting accountable care organizations (ACOs) is an adjunct to The Physician’s Accountable Care Toolkit (see above). It is another tool to further prepare physicians for the approaching accountable care era.

This strategic guide is intended for physicians as they consider joining a “clinically integrated
network” or “accountable care organization” to participate in value-based payment arrangements. The purpose of this guide is to inform you of the nuances of participation and identify what you should look for in an organization offering to coordinate value-based payments on your behalf.

This toolkit looks at the viability and ins-and-outs of creating an accountable care organization in a rural health setting. Part One contains the necessary elements for a successful ACO and implementation guidance that transcend specialty or facility and apply equally to all ACO stakeholders. Part Two applies the principles and processes of the Guide to provide specific strategies and practical step-by-step guidance in a rural health environment.

This guide spells out specific strategies for community health partners whether in a small town or large city. This guide is equally directed to community health leaders and the medical communities, as the most powerful ACO opportunities
involve collaboration between the two.

Bundled payment refers to a single predetermined payment to multiple providers for an entire episode of care. This toolkit outlines the elements essential for a successful bundled payment program, including what procedure(s) to pick for bundled payment, who to team with, how to budget, the “low-hanging fruit” opportunities that will drive value, and the necessary infrastructure.

The purpose of this guide is to provide a replicable framework for any ACO to use to create a fair and sustainable shared savings distribution model.

This toolkit spells out specific strategies to maximize the benefit ACOs will receive toward improved cost-effective population health from optimized contributions of local health departments.