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.
One of the key challenges for hospitals and physicians is that the incentives in ACOs are to reduce hospital stays, emergency room visits and expensive specialist and testing services â all the ways that hospitals and physicians make money in the fee-for-service system, explains Roades.