ACO

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.

Example

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

Categories

Health Terms
Updated March 11, 2015

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