Palliative Care's Role in Improving Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) Outcomes
In a recent Palliative Care News article, CAPC's Allison Silvers, MBA, highlights the importance of integrating palliative care within ACO partnerships to improve patient outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, and manage high-risk patients. She emphasizes flexibility in developing care models tailored to ACOs, with a focus on managing symptoms and patient expectations. Silvers also stresses the need for education and clear communication between ACOs and palliative care programs to ensure effective collaboration and avoid misunderstandings about the role of palliative care in these settings.