17% Of Independent Physicians Are Participating In ACOs

As of July 2015, about one-fifth (17%) of independent physicians are participating in accountable care organizations (ACOs). About 7% of independent physicians are participating in patient-centered medical homes. Of the total number of physicians, 37% are independent, with that number expected to decrease to 33% by the end of 2016.

These findings were reported in “Clinical care: The independent doctor will NOT see you now” by researchers with Accenture. The researchers analyzed data from an online survey of 194 independent physicians in the United States in December 2014. The data included the physicians' employment status and practice models . . .