Investing the time now to assess an organization’s ability to deliver on these eight elements will pay off later for primary care physicians who are ready to build or join an ACO.
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Mr. Bobbitt is a senior partner and head of the Health Law Group at the Smith Anderson law firm in Raleigh, N.C. He has many years’ experience helping physicians form integrated delivery systems. He has spoken and written nationally to primary care physicians on the strategies and practicalities of forming or joining ACOs. This article is meant to be educational and does not constitute legal advice. For additional information, readers may contact Mr. Bobbitt at bbobbitt@smithlaw.com or at 919-821-6612.