Creating
the right governance structure for an accountable care organization is
critically important. A study conducted by
the Commonwealth Fund found that the majority of the governance models
reported by hospitals participating or planning to participate in an ACO was
either a joint venture between physicians and hospitals or was
physician-led.
To determine the best practices for the governance of accountable care organizations, the MMS interviewed leaders of seven integrated health systems around the country to learn their governance practices. This report outlines the findings from those interviews.
