This document details the successful primary care and ACO strategies that led to cost reductions and improved population health. 

Impact on quality and cost:

Improved outcomes in diabetes (45% decrease % patient with HbA1C >9) and chronic health failure patients (9% increase in % patients with BP <130/80)

• Reduced healthcare utilization: both ED visits and hospital admissions decreased ~40% 12 months after intervention
• Beacon LLC achieved 3% cost savings in its first three quarters as a Pioneer ACO, outperforming 25/32 peer providers