Primary Care Physician ACO Participation Expected to Grow Rapidly

According to a recent survey by Decisions Resources, almost one-fifth of surveyed clinicians are currently participating in an accountable care organization, with many more expected to join an ACO in the next 12 months.

Of the surveyed primary care physicians, 49 percent expect to participate in an ACO by next year. Fifty-three percent of endocrinologists expect to do the same.

The analysis is based on a survey of 140 clinicians.

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