About Us
Accountable Care Organization
Freeman Health System Arkansas ACO, LLC unites healthcare professionals and organizations across Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding region with a shared commitment to improving the health of our communities. Through participation in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, we focus on enhancing care coordination, improving quality outcomes, and creating a healthcare experience that is more connected, efficient, and patient-centered.
Better Care Through Coordination
Freeman Health System Arkansas ACO, LLC is a collaboration of healthcare providers committed to improving quality, care coordination, patient experience, and population health outcomes.
ACO Name and Location
Freeman Health System Arkansas ACO, LLC
601 W. Maple Avenue, Suite 707
Springdale, AR 72764
ACO Primary Contact
Turner Willis, Executive Director
rtwillis@freemanhealth.com
479-757-4484
ACO Participants
ACO Participant | Joint Venture |
Freeman Neosho Hospital | N |
Freeman Health System | N |
Rooted Family Care, PLLC | N |
ACO Governing Body
Name | Role | Voting % | Membership Type |
Bernard Bettaso | DO | 9.09% | Participating Provider |
Stephen Thomas | MD | 9.09% | Participating Provider |
Andrea Pelate | MD | 9.09% | Participating Provider |
Ashley Broce | DO | 9.09% | Participating Provider |
Natasha Kataria | DO | 9.09% | Participating Provider |
Brandon Gibson | DO | 9.09% | Participating Provider |
Brenda Barger-Saunders | Beneficiary Rep | 9.09% | Beneficiary Representative |
Renee Denton | Market President | 9.09% | Participating Provider |
Steve Graddy | Health System CFO | 9.09% | Participating Provider |
Matthew Fry | President & CEO | 9.09% | Participating Provider |
Barbara Miller | Chief Medical Officer | 9.09% | Participating Provider |
Key Clinical and Administrative Leadership
ACO Executive: Turner Willis
Medical Director: Dr. Gibson
Compliance Officer: Michael Wardlow
Associated Committees and Leadership
Quality & Clinical Integration Committee, Compliance Committee, Finance & Distribution Committee
Types of ACO Participants that Formed the ACO
Hospital-based providers, physician organizations, primary care providers, and independent physician practices.
Shared Savings and Losses
ACO has not yet begun MSSP participation; therefore this section is not applicable at this time.
Quality Performance Results
Performance results will be posted following the first applicable performance year.
Payment Rule Waivers / Telehealth
Not applicable at this time.
Beneficiary Incentive Program
Not applicable at this time.
Advance Investment Payments
Not applicable at this time.
MIPS Promoting Interoperability
Not applicable at this time.
Prepaid Shared Savings
Not applicable at this time.
Last Updated: October 2026