The ACO model is still seen as risky by many hospital CEOs. They cited the following reasons as to why they won’t implement the model soon:
• Too many unknowns, need stronger evidence and a consistent, successful model — 52 percent
• Hospital is too small for an ACO — 49 percent
• Financial investment currently outweighs potential incentives — 26 percent
• Performance benchmarks are unrealistic for their hospital — 13 percent
• Transition would overwhelm the staff — 4 percent
The data is based on responses from 206 hospital executives at the director level or above conducted from Oct. 24 though Oct. 30.
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