All the following are true regarding an ACO EXCEPT:

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An ACO (Accountable Care Organization) is a group of healthcare providers that work together to provide coordinated and high-quality care to patients, while also reducing healthcare costs. A and B are true statements - an ACO does share patient information with its network of providers, but only with the patient's authorization. D is also true - an ACO can participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, which rewards ACOs for reducing healthcare costs while meeting quality standards. However, an ACO is not necessarily part of a Medicare Advantage plan, which is a type of Medicare health plan offered by private companies.

All the Following Are True Regarding an ACO EXCEPT