Accountable care organization
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accountable-care-organization-248-17775895
title:
Accountable care organization
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An accountable care organization (ACO) is a healthcare organization that ties provider reimbursements to quality metrics and reductions in the cost of care. ACOs in the United States are formed from a group of coordinated health-care practitioners. They use alternative payment models, normally, capitation. The organization is accountable to patients and third-party payers for the quality, appropriateness and efficiency of the health care provided. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medica
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Type of healthcare organization
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accountable_care_organization
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2024-04-24T06:50:05Z
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