applicable ACO

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42 U.S.C. § 1395jjj — under this subchapter (2 versions over time)

The term “applicable ACO” means an ACO participating in a model tested or expanded under section 1315a of this title or under this section—

(i) that operates under a two-sided model—

(I) described in section 425.600(a) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations; or

(II) tested or expanded under section 1315a of this title; and

(ii) for which Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries are assigned to the ACO using a prospective assignment method, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.