Posted on January 5, 2012 by Debra A. McCurdy

CMS Announces 32 Pioneer ACOs

CMS has announced the 32 “Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations” (ACOs) that will begin providing coordinated care services effective January 1, 2012. The Pioneer ACO model is a Medicare Shared Savings Program option designed for health care organizations that are experienced in coordinating patient care in different care settings and that are prepared to enter payment arrangements with financial accountability and performance incentives.

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