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.
The Affordable Care Act established guidance for the formation of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) that allow hospitals and doctors to work together to manage and coordinate care and provides that these ACOs will receive a share of the savings they achieve for Medicare.