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What is care coordination?
Care coordination is the organization of your treatment across several health care providers. Medical homes and accountable care organizations are two common ways to coordinate care.
Definition and figures from HealthCare.gov glossary, checked October 23, 2026. This page explains the term; it does not recommend a plan.
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| Item | Fact | Source |
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| Common models | Medical homes, accountable care organizations | HealthCare.gov glossary: Care coordination |
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What does care coordination mean in health insurance?
Care coordination is the organization of your treatment across several health care providers. Medical homes and accountable care organizations are two common ways to coordinate care.