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.
What is an accountable care organization? An ACO is a network of doctors and hospitals that shares financial and medical responsibility for providing coordinated care to patients in hopes of limiting unnecessary spending. At the heart of each patientâs care is a primary care physician.