The questions include general queries about ACOs, including:
• What is the Medicare definition of an ACO?
• Which entities are eligible to form an ACO?
• Will ACOs be automatically accepted into the Shared Savings Program?
The questions also include queries specifically targeted to anesthesia providers, such as:
• Should an anesthesiologist participate in a Medicare ACO in their community?
Read the ASA list of ACO frequently asked questions here.
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