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As stated by Wood (2013), times have changed and models of care that

provide more affordable and quality care are being looked at and implemented.

Hospitals are looking into population health management and there is also the

concept of reimbursement being focused on outcomes. Accountable care

organizations (ACOs) are one of the models. ACOs hope to decreased cost,

provide quality care, and better the health of patients (Wood, 2013). An ACO is

when a group of health care professionals come together to provide quality care

for Medicare patients. This is voluntary. This can include doctors, others in

the healthcare industry, and hospitals. Furthermore, it includes different

disciplines. It benefits patients because the goal is to give the correct care

at the correct time. The other goal is to decrease errors and prevent

duplication in actions. Ultimately, the other goal is to spend money better (U.S.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2017). This is a benefit for all

if it can be achieved successfully.