Dr. John Venetos Independent Physician Leads ACO

http://chitrec.org/blog/2013/12/11/dr-john-venetos-independent-physician-leads-aco/

How Physicians Form ACOs: A Success Story  From Dr. John Venetos    Written by Laura Miller | June 21, 2013      

http://www.beckersasc.com/asc-turnarounds-ideas-to-improve-performance/how-physicians-form-acos-a-success-story-from-dr-john-venetos.html

Chicago's First Physician-led ACO Selects Imperium Health as Management Partner

Imperium Health Management - Jan 30, 2013

Independent Physicians' ACO of Chicago, LLC, Cook County's first physician-led accountable care organization, has selected Imperium Health Management, of Louisville, KY as its exclusive ACO management partner to help achieve IPACO's vision of becoming a national leader in transforming healthcare and achieving the three-part aim of lower healthcare costs, improved quality, and improved population health.

Unprecedented Physician-owned ACO to Launch in Chicago

Chicago Medical Society - November 2012

The first-of-its-kind 100% physician owned Chicago Accountable Care Organization (ACO) will soon debut in Chicago.

“And it will also give independent physicians a chance to survive and compete in the challenging health care market,” said John Venetos, MD, ACO board member.