title: Behind the scenes. Although patients may not know it, ACOs are increasingly on their team, aiming to provide better care at lower costs.
authors.forename: Joe
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Carlson
mesh_terms: D060866:Accountable Care Organizations; D019090:Case Management; D003363:Cost Control; D006801:Humans; D005791:Patient Care / Q000191:economics*; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D014481:United States