ACOs Now Have Their Own Association

Circle Connections: New Products & Services The group, National Association of ACOs, recently formed and presently is governed by an interim board until elections in June. The Washington-based association will focus on fostering growth of ACOs, influencing development of public policy, developing uniform quality and performance measures, engaging the vendor community and educating the public. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently recognized 258 ACOs working with Medicare and/or Medicaid, and there are numerous other ACOs across the nation working with commercial insurers. Annual membership fees in the new association range from $3,500 to $10 . . .