Overview
The Franciscan ACO is a quality-centered system of care that focuses on providing an optimal healthcare experience to people with Medicare fee-for-service and other insurance programs.
Franciscan ACO, Inc., provides coordinated, comprehensive care across hospitals, physician practices and other healthcare providers to enhance the healthcare experience of patients under our care. Since 2011, Franciscan ACO, Inc., (formerly Franciscan Alliance ACO) has developed innovative care models. Currently participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), Franciscan ACO, Inc. has expanded to also include Accountable Care Organization partnerships with Medicare Advantage and commercially insured patient populations.
Within each of these programs attributed patients, known as beneficiaries, receive the added benefit of a more coordinated care experience. This includes coordination of preventive health services and care coordination support for persons with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and congestive heart failure. Care coordination services are provided through the ACO. Better yet, beneficiaries maintain the ability to see any doctor or healthcare provider of their choice within their insurance plan, as well as the full benefits associated with their covered insurance benefits.
For general questions or additional information about Accountable Care Organizations, please visit www.medicare.gov/acos.html or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. Non-Medicare patients can call the customer service number located on the back of their insurance card to inquire if their primary care physician is participating in an Accountable Care Organization.