Date of Award
Spring 5-2010
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Health
Field of Study
Health Management and Policy
Department
School of Public Health
First Advisor
Dr. Kristine Lykens
Abstract
Scott & White Healthcare of Temple is Texas’s only example of an “Accountable Care Organization” (ACO), as described in the national health reform of March 2010. This case study seeks to identify how Scott & White is able to contain costs while maintaining patient health and satisfaction and why they were able to create their unique system. Conclusions were drawn from personal interviews with Scott & White administrators, physicians, and staff, whose responses were analyzed for recurring themes addressing the research questions. This case study concludes that Scott & White promotes accountability by achieving an alignment of incentives: namely, a physician led governance structure and electronic health record, integration with their health plan, and being open to other payers.
Recommended Citation
Yaeger, A. N.
,
"Accountable Care in Texas: A Case Study of Scott & White Healthcare" Fort Worth, Tx: University of North Texas Health Science Center;
(2010).
http://digitalcommons.hsc.unt.edu/theses/85