Synergy.

When multiple elements work together in unison, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Now apply this simple principle to the delivery of health care. What do you get?

Quality, coordinated care. The kind of care that is delivered by Accountable Physician Practices and multispecialty medical groups.

When health professionals, resources, and expertise are coordinated across patient needs, their full potential comes to life. Doctors have more complete information on patients, and care decisions are tracked in a single chart. Patients can be more confident, knowing their primary care doctor is supported by an integrated team of care givers. Results are measured and treatments improved.

The result?

• Better Teamwork

• Better Communication

• Better Treatment

• Better Value

• Better Future

Health care that works better for everyone.
• Patients are surrounded with care—care to keep them healthy and care to help them return to health when they need it

• Doctors and their teams are equipped to put the most proven treatments into practice

• Employers and insurers can offer more comprehensive health care options without sacrificing value

“Obama Visits Clinic Known for Quality Care, Controlling Costs,” by David Brown, The Washington Post, July 23, 2009

The Post takes a more in-depth look at The Cleveland Clinic, a CAPP medical group, that was touted by President Obama as a model of health care efficiency and quality.

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“Yes, models for cost-efficient health care do exist,” by Jim Landers, The Dallas Morning News, July 28, 2009

CAPP group Scott & White is featured in this article that reviews some of the Dartmouth findings on organizations that can curb health care costs.

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“Atul Gawande: The Cost Conundrum Redux,” by Atul Gawande, The New Yorker, June 23, 2009.

Gawande responds to the skeptics of his highly publicized New Yorker article.

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“The Cost Conundrum: What a Texas town can teach us about health care,” by Atul Gawande, The New Yorker, June 01, 2009

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