Four Health Care Organizations' Efforts to Improve Patient Care and Reduce Costs

Four Health Care Organizations' Efforts to Improve Patient Care and Reduce Costs: This report synthesizes findings and lessons from case studies of four diverse health care organizations participating in the Brookings–Dartmouth ACO Pilot Program, launched in 2009 to support selected provider groups that are collaborating with private payers to form accountable care organizations (ACOs). The Commonwealth Fund