ACOs Get In Gear, Accelerating Biopharma’s Value Imperative
Executive Summary
Pharmaceutical companies have been reluctant to discuss their accountable care organization strategies, but the 32 “Pioneer” ACOs created this year could impact the way pharma develops and commercializes its drugs, and their influence will be felt well beyond their current Medicare remit.
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