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What is an ACO?

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are groups of doctors, hospitals, and/or other health care providers that voluntarily come together to work collaboratively with the goal of providing better care at lower costs. ACO participants also agree to take on accountability for the total costs and quality of care for their patients. By taking on that accountability, providers are motivated to ensure patients have timely access to care, receive the right care in the right setting, and overall work to keep patients healthy, thereby reducing their costs and improving outcomes.

Interested in accountable care but not quite sure what that means? Check out this educational video to learn the basics of ACOs!

Who We Are

The National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) represents more than 8 million beneficiary lives through Medicare’s population health-focused payment and delivery models. NAACOS is a member-led and member-owned nonprofit of more than 400 ACOs in Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance working on behalf of health systems and physician provider organizations across the nation to improve quality of care for patients and reduce health care cost.

Mission

To advance provider-led transformation toward better care, improved health, and smarter spending by fostering collaboration and accountability in health care.

Leaders & Staff

Executives from NAACOS member ACOs serve on the Board of Directors, Education, Policy, and Quality Committees.

History

Founded in 2012, NAACOS has continued to shape and serve the ACO community through advocacy, policy analysis, education, and convening ACO professionals for peer-to-peer learning.

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Our Partner members offer various products and services to help ACO members succeed. They are equally committed to helping and supporting NAACOS to achieve its mission. Marketplace lets you search for products and services by topic category.