Managing Complex Medicare Patients in ACOs: Tom Kim, MD

AJMC December 15, 2025
Pearl Steinzor, Tom Kim, MD Fact checked by: Christina Mattina

Tom Kim, MD, of Sound Long-Term Care Management, discusses how serious illness and care coordination set these ACO patients apart.

Medicare patients in accountable care organizations (ACOs) face unique challenges, from advanced illness to fragmented medical records, says Tom Kim, MD, chief medical officer, Sound Long-Term Care Management.

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How does this population differ from “traditional” ACO populations, and what specific challenges does that bring in terms of care, cost, and quality?

It’s a really good question. We serve a very unique patient population. This patient population does have a significant number of chronic diseases, but not only is it the number of chronic diseases and illnesses, but it’s also the stage...

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