What is an ACO?

An Independence Health Accountable Care Organization is a group of doctors, hospitals, and associated health care providers who have come together to provide high quality, coordinated care to the Medicare Fee-for-Service population they serve. Coordinated care helps ensure that Medicare Fee-for-Service patients, especially those who are chronically ill, will receive the right care at the right time, with the goal of reducing duplication of medical services and preventing medical errors.

For more information about ACOs visit Medicare’s website medicare.gov