Accountable for Health

Accountable for Health (A4H) is a nonpartisan national advocacy and policy analysis organization. Its primary goal is to accelerate the adoption of effective accountable care within the healthcare system. Accountable for Health operates nationally, supporting policymakers in advancing accountable care. This approach aims to achieve better outcomes, improve care experiences, increase access, and lower costs in healthcare. The organization's focus is on advancing the movement toward accountable care. Accountable for Health offers strategic guidance from industry leaders. It has a robust policy agenda and deep expertise in federal healthcare law and policy. The organization's competitive advantages include its nonpartisan national advocacy and its focus on value-based care. Accountable for Health works with various stakeholders, including those in the Healthcare, Government, and Nonprofit industries. The organization is led by Mara McDermott, the CEO of A4H. Key figures associated with Accountable for Health include Adam Boehler, Founder and Managing Partner at Rubicon Founders; David J. Brailer, MD, PhD, Vice Chairman of the Duke Margolis Health Policy Center; Melanie Matthews, CEO of PSW and Chair of MultiCare Care Connected (MCC); Kelsey P. Mellard, CEO and Founder of Sitka; Richard Merkin, MD, CEO and Founder of Heritage Group; Farzad Mostashari, MD ScM, Co-Founder and CEO of Aledade; Chris Riopelle, Co-Founder of Strive Health; Srin Vishwanath, Founder and CEO of OPN Healthcare; Mark McClellan, MD, PhD, Policy Council Co-Chair; Frederick Isasi, JD, MPH, Executive Director of Families USA; Avik Roy, President of FREOPP, the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity; Mark D. Smith, MD, MBA, Professor of Clinical Medicine, UCSF, Former President, California HealthCare Foundation; and Hemi Tewarson JD, MPH, Executive Director, National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP). Accountable for Health is committed to improving healthcare outcomes and patient-centered care. The organization values value-based care, collaboration, innovation, and public policy engagement.