CMS announces initial group of practices participating in the ACO (Accountable Care Organization) model. |
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CMS: Overview The Advance Payment Model is designed for physician-based and rural providers who have come together voluntarily to give coordinated high quality care to the Medicare patients they serve. Through the Advance Payment ACO Model, selected participants will receive upfront and monthly payments, which they can use to make important investments in their care coordination infrastructure. The following Advance Payment ACOs were announced for the performance period that began on April 1, 2012:
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