Which term describes an entity, usually a hospital or physician group, that accepts responsibility for the medical care of a defined population and uses financial incentives to improve cost patterns for that group?

Which term describes an entity, usually a hospital or physician group, that accepts responsibility for the medical care of a defined population and uses financial incentives to improve cost patterns for that group?

• A. Academic Medical Centers
• B. Access
• C. Accountable Care Organization (ACOs)
• D. Alliance

Answer: (C)