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.
Accountable care organization. An accountable care organization (ACO) is a healthcare organization that ties payments to quality metrics and the cost of care. ACOs in the United States are formed from a group of coordinated health-care practitioners. The ACO adopts alternative payment models (e.g., capitation).