Accountable care organizations (ACOs) are a model of care in which physicians, hospitals and other institutions work across settings to coordinate and improve care for a population of patients and take part in any cost-savings achieved.
American Academy of Family Physicians Resources
- Joint Principles for Accountable Care Organizations
- Frequently Asked Questions About ACOs
- Everything You Need to Know About Accountable Care Organizations
- Medicare Shared Savings Program: Accountable Care Organizations Final Rule
- The Family Physician’s Blueprint for Success
- The Family Physician’s Practice Affiliation Guide
- ACOs: Can They Rein in Health Care Spending for States?
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Resources
- Shared Savings Program Application
- Advanced Payment Model Application
- What Providers Need to Know: Accountable Care Organizations
- Medicare Shared Savings Program: A New Proposal to Foster Better, Patient-Centered Care—What Patients Need to Know About Accountable Care Organizations
- Federal Agencies Address Legal Issues Regarding Participating Accountable Care Organizations
- Improving Quality of Care for Medicare Patients: Accountable Care Organizations
Federal Trade Commission/Department of Justice Resources
Internal Revenue Service Resource
Other Resources
- National Committee for Quality Assurance ACO Accreditation Program
- Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Analysis: Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission Issue Final Policy Statement on Antitrust Enforcement Regarding Accountable Care Organizations
- From Better to Best Value-Driving Elements of the Patient-Centered Medical Home and Accountable Care Organizations
