Since 2020, aggregated from related topics
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are networks of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers that come together to provide coordinated high-quality care to patients. The goal of ACOs is to improve patient outcomes, lower costs, and enhance the overall healthcare experience for patients. This model of care emphasizes preventive services and comprehensive care coordination, with an emphasis on population health management. ACOs are often incentivized based on quality metrics and cost savings, with the aim of achieving better health outcomes at a lower cost. ACOs have gained popularity in the United States as a way to shift from fee-for-service payments to value-based care arrangements.