Case Studies

Norton Healthcare: A Strong Payer-Provider Partnership for the Journey to Accountable Care

January 27, 2012 - This case study explores the characteristics of Norton and its partners, including the insurer Humana, that have contributed to the development of the ACO, including: a strong payer–provider relationship bolstered by a joint ACO implementation committee, a focus on performance measurement and reporting, an expanding heath information technology infrastructure, and an integrated system that facilitates communication and collaboration across the continuum of care.

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Monarch HealthCare: Leveraging Experience in Population Health Management to Attain Accountable Care

January 27, 2012 - Monarch HealthCare, a physician-led independent practice association in Orange County, Calif., is one of the provider groups participating in the Brookings–Dartmouth ACO Pilot Program to form accountable care organizations, which assume responsibility for improving patient care and lowering total costs and, in turn, share in the savings achieved.

HealthCare Partners: Building on a Foundation of Global Risk Management to Achieve Accountable Care

January 27, 2012 - This case study explores: the characteristics of HealthCare Partners and its partner organizations, including the insurer Anthem, that are contributing to the development of the ACO; the rationale behind the decision to develop an ACO; the steps taken to implement the model; milestones achieved; and lessons learned.

Four Health Care Organizations' Efforts to Improve Patient Care and Reduce Costs

January 27, 2012 - This report synthesizes findings and lessons from case studies of four diverse health care organizations participating in the Brookings–Dartmouth ACO Pilot Program, launched in 2009 to support selected provider groups that are collaborating with private payers to form accountable care organizations.

Tucson Medical Center: A Community Hospital Aligning Stakeholders for Accountable Care

January 27, 2012 - This case study explores the characteristics of Tucson Medical Center and its partners, including affiliated physician groups and the insurer United Healthcare, that have contributed to the development of their ACO, including: the medical center’s strong local governance, its institutional commitment to the ACO initiative, and its historical role as a community-based hospital.

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