Affordable Care Act helps 32 health systems improve care for

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Affordable Care Act helps 32 health systems improve care for patients, saving up to $1.1 billion
12/19/2011 12:01 AM EST


Thirty-two leading health care organizations from across the country will participate in a new Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) initiative made possible by the Affordable Care Act, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today. The Pioneer ACO initiative will encourage primary care doctors, specialists, hospitals and other caregivers to provide better, more coordinated care for people with Medicare and could save up to $1.1 billion over five years.

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