After a recent  e-survey we received many inquiries asking the definition of “enabled provider”.   By now, most of you have heard of and are somewhat familiar with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).  A less familiar term that is starting to be used in discussions pursuant to ACOs is Enabled Provider.  An Enabled Provider is simply a Provider (Physician and/or Facility) that is contracted with the ACO.  They are considered enabled due to the fact that they are integrated within the ACO from a contracting, systems and clinical perspective.  Please contact us with any additional ACO questions.