Describe the organization you selected and the general services that would be offered to Medicare patients.

Summarize what you learned about applications that use ICNP and approaches to implementation.
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List the different strategies that they plan to or have already utilized to inform/lobby legislators (e-mail campaign, on-sight lobby, testimony, protest etc.) 5 •List and describe any non-legislative strategies that were utilized to support the initiatives 
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Describe the organization you selected and the general services that would be offered to Medicare patients.

ban and rural health care organizations throughout the industry are working together to coordinate care for Medicare patients. Accountable Care Organization (ACO) programs were established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help facilitate this cooperation.

Select a type of health care organization that would accept Medicare patients (e.g., family practice, hospital, urgent care, or nursing home).

Write a 700- to 1,050-word executive summary that discusses the purpose of joining an ACO and the funding available through one. Include the following:

  • Describe the organization you selected and the general services that would be offered to Medicare patients.
  • Describe the types of ACOs recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Evaluate industry dynamics that would influence your organization’s decision to participate in an ACO.
  • Identify the steps needed to participate in an ACO.
  • Justify participation in an ACO for your organization.

Cite 3 reputable references to support your assignment (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality).

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines