DQ 14/2

 What does it mean to provide "cost-effective care"? Discuss the role of accountable care organizations in ensuring cost-effective care. What outcomes do you expect for a patient when you provide cost-effective care? Describe your responsibilities as an AGACNP to ensure that patients will receive cost-effective care that also results in optimal patient outcomes. Support your summary and recommendations plan with a minimum of two APRN approved scholarly resources.