Accountability in Healthcare

This assignment will be at least 900-1500 words. Address each bulleted item (topic) in detail including the questions that follow each bullet. There should be three (3) sections in your paper; one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear brief heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper.

Include a “Conclusion” section that summarizes all topics.

This week you will reflect upon accountability in healthcare and address the following questions:

• Briefly define an Accountability Care Organization (ACO) and how it impacts health care providers:1. How do ACOs differ from the health maintenance organizations (HMOs) of earlier years2. What role does health information technology (HIT) play in the newer models of care?

• What is the benefit of hospitals partnering with primary care providers?1. How does bundling payments contain healthcare costs?2. How does pay for performance (P4P) improve quality care?

• Briefly discuss the value-based purchasing program?1. How do value-based purchasing (VBP) programs affect reimbursement to hospitals?2. Who benefits the most from value-based reimbursement and why?3. How does the VBP program measure hospital performance?

Assignment Expectations

Length: 900-1500 words in length

Structure: Include a title page, body, conclusion and reference page in APA format