It is short for Accountable Care Organization Reach – a healthcare model designed to enhance patient care quality while reducing costs. It functions as a network of healthcare providers, including hospitals, physicians, and other professionals, collaborating to deliver healthcare services to a specific patient group. ACO Reach aims to achieve the triple aim of healthcare: enhancing patient experience, improving population health, and lowering healthcare costs.
EXPLORING THE ACO REACH PROGRAM
The ACO Reach Model operates on principles that distinguish it from traditional fee-for-service healthcare:
Care Coordination: It encourages close collaboration among healthcare providers to ensure timely and appropriate patient care, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and redundant tests.