Patient Information

What is an ACO?

Your doctors, working from the same plan

An Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is a group of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers who voluntarily come together to give coordinated, high-quality care to Medicare patients.

As an ACPG patient, your care team communicates and collaborates to make sure you get the right care at the right time — while avoiding unnecessary duplicate tests and procedures.

Coordinated care between all of your doctors
Better communication across your entire care team
A stronger focus on preventive care and wellness
Your original Medicare benefits remain completely unchanged

What Stays the Same

Joining our ACO doesn't change how Medicare works for you

Choose Any Provider

You can still see any doctor or specialist who accepts Medicare — inside or outside our network.

Same Benefits

Your Original Medicare benefits and coverage rules are exactly the same as before.

No Extra Cost

There's no additional premium or fee for being part of an ACO's coordinated care.

Patient FAQ

Common questions

Do I need to do anything to be part of ACPG?

No action is required on your part. If your primary care physician participates in our ACO, Medicare may have already identified you as part of our coordinated care population based on the care you've received.

Will this cost me anything extra?

No. There is no additional premium, fee, or cost to you for being part of an ACO. Your Medicare coverage and cost-sharing rules stay exactly the same.

Can I still see doctors outside the ACPG network?

Yes. Being part of an ACO does not restrict which doctors you can see. You always have the freedom to choose any provider who accepts Medicare.

How is my health information shared?

Providers in our network may share relevant health information to coordinate your care, consistent with Medicare's privacy protections. You can opt out of this data sharing at any time.

Additional ACO information

For general questions about Accountable Care Organizations, visit Medicare directly or call the number below.

1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048