ACO Investment Model

The Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Investment Model is a healthcare funding approach that encourages medical groups to coordinate patient care efficiently. It provides upfront investments to ACOs to develop infrastructure, adopt technology, and improve services. In return, if the ACO reduces healthcare costs while maintaining quality, it shares in the savings with Medicare. This model aligns incentives to promote better health outcomes and cost-effective care, focusing on prevention and managing chronic illnesses to benefit both patients and the healthcare system financially.