From infancy we're taught that we need to be accountable for our actions. If we hurt someone, we should apologize; if we take something that isn’t ours, we should give it back. As we mature, holding ...

One of the trickier leadership tasks is holding others accountable: Proven techniques for creating an environment in which that dynamic thrives. The simple but unavoidable first truth here is that it ...

Accountability is crucial for personal and professional growth, but our natural inclination to avoid discomfort often hinders our ability to be truly accountable. The ego serves as a barrier to ...

Highly accountable people are rare to find nowadays. We want everything done fast, much like our fancy microwave meals. So we’re unable to cultivate the commitment necessary to follow through with the ...

In 2021, the nonprofit Commonwealth Fund compared health care systems in 11 high-income countries. The U.S. ranked dead last in performance, despite being the most technologically advanced and ...

An editorial in response to the editor in chief’s December 2021 letter discusses alignment of specialist physicians with value-based care initiatives. In his December 2021 letter, The American Journal ...

ACOs managing complex populations face challenges like patient attribution, irrelevant quality measures, and financial constraints, requiring tailored strategies for effective care delivery.

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...