This MMS publication provides detailed guidance on the
issues that physicians should consider whether they are currently participating
in an accountable care organization, forming or joining an ACO, or entering
into an integration agreement with another health care organization.
These issues include:
- Assessing the readiness of a practice to join an
ACO
- Choosing the right ACO
- How to approach an ACO
- Technology considerations
- Legal and governance issues
- Financial impacts
- Achieving clinical integration
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