Healthcare

Write a 950-word executive summary that discusses the purpose of joining an ACO and the funding available through one. Include the following:

Describe the organization you selected and the general services that would be offered to Medicare patients.
Describe the types of ACOs recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Evaluate industry dynamics that would influence your organization’s decision to participate in an ACO.
Identify the steps needed to participate in an ACO.
Justify participation in an ACO for your organization.

Cite 3 reputable references to support your assignment (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality).

Format according to APA guidelines.

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Accountable Care Organizations in Healthcare Delivery
Changes in healthcare delivery have led to the development of Accountable Care Organizations. These facilities have improved the quality of healthcare through the collaborative efforts of primary and special care physicians. Accountable Care Organizations focus on the patient and mostly advocate for preventive care.

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