Both the health systems and the ACO have other value-based commercial contracts in addition to Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) contracts. All these programs require trusted PAC partners to manage hospital and ACO patients in an optimal manner to achieve success. It was determined that creating one collaborative PAC strategy though the joint venture ACO that was applicable and adaptable to all these existing value-based programs and those that will be created in the future is a critical factor to the success of all three organizations. PAC Steering Committee The joint venture ACO chartered a PAC Steering Committee whose purpose is to address post-acute network requirements and establish a preferred network and evaluate its performance. The committee also promotes effective methods of sharing best practices among all members and post-acute service providers.