What Does ACO Stand For?

Accountable care organization

An organization that consists of a network of health care providers such as doctors and hospitals who voluntarily provide coordinated care to their Medicare patients; intended to supply the right care at the right time for patients while cutting down on duplication of services and medical errors.

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Do you know if there are any ACOs available in our state?

Related Slang

PPOPreferred provider organization
HMOHealth maintenance organization
PCPPrimary care physician
BPBlood pressure
RxPrescription
medsMedications
DOCDrug of choice

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