Accountable Care, Explained Simply
An Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is a group of doctors and healthcare providers who voluntarily work together to improve care for their patients while reducing unnecessary costs.
Unlike traditional fee-for-service models, ACOs reward physicians for keeping people healthy—not just for providing more services. At PBACO, we take that a step further by giving doctors ownership, voice, and the technology to lead.
From Florida Roots to National Leadership
PBACO was established in 2012 by a group of independent physicians in Palm Beach County who came together to form one of the first physician-owned ACOs in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Since then, we’ve expanded nationwide, consistently leading in performance and demonstrating that a physician-first approach is not only sustainable—but also the most effective path to better care and lasting success. We continue to advance models that put doctors and patients at the center of care.
Led by Physicians, Backed by Experts
At PBACO, practicing physicians lead the way—shaping strategy and driving decisions alongside a team of seasoned experts in operations, technology, population health, and compliance. Our board and leadership team collaborate closely with member physicians to ensure strategy and services align with real-world needs.
Recognition
Beckers 50 ACOs to Know
PBACO has been recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the “50 ACOs to Know” in 2026. This distinction highlights organizations driving millions in savings while improving care quality and coordination.
2nd Best in KLAS
PBACO was ranked #2 in KLAS for 2026 Value-Based Care Enablement Services, PBACO earned a 91.7 overall performance score — outperforming the market average and reinforcing our position as a national leader in value-based care enablement.
Strategic Consulting Partnership with HealthLynked
HealthLynked Announces Strategic Consulting Partnership With PBACO to Accelerate Payer Integration and Value-Based Care. This partnership reinforces PBACO’s nationally recognized leadership in value-based care and its commitment to driving measurable quality and financial outcomes.
Featured In Over 20 Publications
PBACO has been featured in nearly 20 national publications over the years, including the Wall Street Journal, JAMA, the Washington Post, and AAFP. Recognizedas a leader in Medicare Shared Savings, PBACO ranked #1 in the US five out of the last nine years (2016, 2018–2021) with an averagenational ranking in shared savings of 1.9 out of 405.9 since program inception.