A network of doctors and hospitals that shares responsibility for managing healthcare needs of a minimum of 5000 Medicare beneficiaries for at least 3 years.
A) Accountable Care Organization
B) Health Insurance Exchange
C) Health Savings Plan
D) Health Maintenance Organization

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An Accountable Care Organization is a network of doctors and hospitals that share responsibility for managing the healthcare needs of a minimum of 5000 Medicare beneficiaries for at least 3 years. The goal of an ACO is to improve the quality of care and reduce healthcare costs by keeping patients healthy and out of the hospital.

A Network of Doctors and Hospitals That Shares Responsibility for Managing