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Medicare ACO Program Reception ‘Phenomenal,’ CMS Official Says

CMS last week identified 27 health care providers that will begin operating as accountable care organizations under the agency’s Medicare Shared Savings Program.

CMS last week identified 27 health care providers that will begin operating as accountable care organizations under CMS' Medicare Shared Savings Program.

“That brings us to a total of 65 ACOs that are currently participating within all CMS programs,” said Jonathan Blum,...

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