Seeking to improve the quality of healthcare and reduce costs, Pioneer ACOs were created for the more advanced health systems that had already achieved a high level of integration. CMS named the original 32 Pioneer ACOs in December 2011. Upon the release of first year performance data in July 2013, nine Pioneers announced their departure from the program.
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