ACOs (Accountable Care Organizations)
A creation of the PPACA as a new payment model for Medicare populations designed to control costs
Capitation Plan for Health Care Providers
Medicare distributes a pot of money for the care of a minimum set of 5000 patients
Demonstration Projects 2006 - 2010 (fore bearer of ACOs)
Of Established multi-specialty practices - only 20% met target goals
Mayo Clinic, InterMountain Health, Geisinger, Marshfield Clinic
