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Hia 440 3 2
Hia 440 3 2
Hia 440 3 2
(ACO)
ASSIGNMENT 3.2
MICHELE M. HORNICK
MEDAILLE COLLEGE
AUTHOR NOTE
THIS PAPER WAS PREPARED ON 9/27/2016 FOR
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION FOR HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS - HIA 440E, TAUGHT BY TERESA
REINHARDT.
Table of Contents
Introduction
What is an ACO?
Requirements to become an ACO
The Goal of an ACO
ACO Models
Participating Providers
Services Provided
ACO vs. HMO
Conclusion
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