In a survey of executives at 1,852 hospitals, 33.2 percent of respondents said it is extremely likely their hospital will become part of an accountable care organization — but only 6.8 percent believe ACOs can improve quality and efficiency.
The full-length Hospital Executives Survey, conducted by U.S. News & World Report and Fidelity Investments, can be found here.
The following questions pertain to ACOs and physician-hospital relationships. Responses for the first two questions are presented on a 1-5 scale, with 1 meaning “extremely likely” and 5 “not at all likely.”
How likely is it that over the next three years, your hospital will become part of an ACO?
1 — 33.2 percent
2 — 33.2 percent
3 — 22.8 percent
4 — 6.8 percent
5 — 3.7 percent
How likely is it that over time ACOs will significantly improve the quality and efficient delivery of healthcare?
1 — 6.8 percent
2 — 26.8 percent
3 — 36.9 percent
4 — 19.7 percent
5 — 9.5 percent
What is the priority, over the next three years, of increasing the percentage of your hospital’s budget devoted to marketing your hospital to physicians and patients to generate more referrals?
1 (high priority) — 6.8 percent
2 — 25.8 percent
3 — 36.3 percent
4 — 21.5 percent
5 (low priority) — 9.5 percent
Related Articles on Hospitals and ACOs:
5 Important Findings on ACOs
Accountable Care Organizations: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Analysis of Comments on ACOs Finds Certain Regulations Sparked More Concern Than Others
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
