Question

As explained in the assigned reading, which of the following best describes a group of organizations responsible for providing the full continuum of care to a defined population, and is willing to be held both fiscally and clinically accountable for the health outcomes and status of that population?

a) Health maintenance organization (HMO)
b) Accountable care organization (ACO)
c) Preferred provider organization (PPO)
d) Fee-for-service organization

Answer 1

An accountable care organization (ACO) is responsible for providing the full continuum of care to a defined population and being held both fiscally and clinically accountable for their health outcomes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is b) Accountable care organization (ACO). An accountable care organization (ACO) is a group of healthcare providers, including doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals, who work together to provide coordinated care to a defined population. ACOs are responsible for the health outcomes and status of the population they serve, and they are held accountable both fiscally and clinically.