Final Paper

Be sure to thoroughly review the following documents PRIOR to beginning this assignment.

• ACO and Population HealthDownload ACO and Population Health
• Accountable Care OrganizationsDownload Accountable Care Organizations
• Creating Highly Reliable ACODownload Creating Highly Reliable ACO

In addition to the three posted articles for your readings; you must conduct a literature search to support your professional view for each of the six questions (make certain you include each title for each question for full credit).   The reference page must have nine references or more. (Please include the three articles posted).  The paper should be 4-5 pages, plus a cover and reference page.

RUBRIC

-What is the goal of Accountable Care Organizations?  15 pts

 

-Discuss the Medicare Shared Savings Program            10 pts

 

-Explain the difference between Accountable Care Organizations and the Patient Centered Medical Home.                15 pts

 

-This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWhat effect has the Accountable Care Organization have on mental illness and care management? Discuss and support your professional view on how to improve and sustain the outcome on mental illness.     25 pts

 

-This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummarize incentives and barriers to change .                                   10pts

 

-Discuss nursing leadership within the Accountable Care Organization. Discuss your professional view on minimizing cost while maximizing care outcomes and decreasing disparities.    

25 pts