Quality and Safety
A recent white paper from the Leavitt Partners' Center for ACO Intelligence gave some interesting insight into the types, growth, and location of ACOs. The report is the first of its kind, using data and analysis on the growth and national dispersion trends of more than 160 ACOs. Here are five things to note about the growth of ACOs.
A white paper released Wednesday by Leavitt Partners' Center for ACO Intelligence takes a close look at the types and locations of ACOs.
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