Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) began as collaborative networks focused on better care coordination. With growing demands for cost management and data insights, choosing the right partner—an aggregator, enabling company, or ACO entity—is crucial.

Since 2012, ACOs have become a cornerstone of health care reform, generating $22.4 billion in Medicare savings and evolving into a multi-billion-dollar sector. With a dynamic, competitive landscape, practices frequently switch partners or opt for self-administration to find the right fit. To stand out and succeed, Coral Health Advisors recommends three key steps for attracting and retaining provider partners aligned with your care and financial goals.