With the hs-CRP test, a result of lower than 1.0 mg/L is associated with a low risk of developing cardiovascular disease; average risk of developing cardiovascular disease is associated with a level between 1.0 and 3.0 mg/L; and high risk for cardiovascular disease is linked to hs-CRP above 3.0 mg/L.
ACOs provide many potential benefits to patients. 1  Accessibility â ACOs and Medical Homes are focused upon increasing accessibility for patients. 2  Care Coordination and communication â The concept of ACOs is to provide a care team which coordinates efforts to provide better patient care.
In addition to eliminating an incentive for ACO physicians to depart the MSSP, allowing physicians to participate in both programs may provide benefits for each. For instance, the fee restructuring included in CPC+ âwould be very helpful for physician-led ACOs,â Kocher and colleagues wrote.