Forming an ACO is a popular strategy helping healthcare organizations transition to values-based care. The Health Care Transformation Task Force interviewed eleven ACOs across the country and determined three keys that are central to success of early days in new organizations. They include:

1. Build a culture that is conducive to value-based care
2. Embrace population health management
3. Establish the ACO on a foundation that supports continued improvement

Check out this Fierce Healthcare article for more information on how to close gaps in these areas: