Ten Next Generation ACO Fast Facts

1. There were 18 active NGACOs in 2016, with 15 having prior Medicare ACO experience
2. These 18 NGACOs served 477,197 beneficiaries, with 31,070 network providers and 775 network facilities
3. In aggregate, NGACOs served three percent of total Medicare beneficiaries in all markets
4. On average, a 2016 NGACO served about 26,500 aligned beneficiaries (median of 24,219 beneficiaries)
5. NGACOs are associated with a 1.7% reduction in Medicare spending for aligned beneficiaries totaling $100.08 million (1.1% reduction after shared savings payment went to NGACOs)

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