An accountable care organization (ACO) seeks to deliver which of the following aspects of health care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lessen Medicare payments
b. Integrate care
c. Enhance evidence-based practices
d. Manage acute conditions
e. Support hospice charges
ANS: B, C
ACOs work to integrate care, manage chronic conditions, and enhance the use of evidence-based practices. They do not have any involvement with Medicare payments, the management of acute conditions, or hospice care.
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