Premier offers next president ideas on improving ACA

The healthcare consulting company Premier has released a detailed plan for improving the Affordable Care Act by focusing on patient-centered care that gives providers flexibility while holding them accountable for providing quality of care and a good experience for patients.Blair Childs, senior vice president of public affairs at Premier, said the report was developed by several policy groups and is primarily intended for everyone involved in policy throughout the upcoming change in administration, regardless of who ends up in the White House.“We're hoping it's going to stimulate thought and build additional momentum to continue what we think is a very positive movement in the healthcare system,” he said. “We want to make sure it continues in this transition.”