The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced participation data for accountable care organization (ACO) initiatives in 2024. CMS reports that about 13.7 million people with Traditional Medicare are aligned to an ACO in 2024, which is a three percent increase since 2023 and represents nearly half of Traditional Medicare beneficiaries. The press release emphasizes that ACOs have been shown to have… (McClurg, January 29, 2024) #Accountable Care Organizations, #Health Equity, #Rural Health