Fact Based List:

Risk Management Features of Hospitals Participating or Planning to Participate in an ACO

  1. Information systems to track utilization 84.6%
  2. Ongoing monitoring of services rendered and cost of services compared to revenue 69.2%
  3. Stop-loss or reinsurance provisions 58.7%
  4. Financial strength requirements to accept risk 49.7%

Source: The Commonwealth Fund, Highlights from a 2011 National Survey of Hospital Readiness to Participate in an Accountable Care Organization
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