A common misconception about ACO conversion is that there is a single method of planning and implementation that will work for all healthcare organizations. To dispel this belief is first and foremost in understanding the reality of ACO conversion for your organization. As with most decisions related to healthcare, your organization wants to be sure that it is acting in line with your previously stated mission and values. It is through these two brief, but important, written declarations that you communicate with patients and earn their confidence. When you are considering ACO conversion, you should be sure that you are acting not only in the interest of the organization, but the population that you serve. In order to determine whether or not you are prepared for ACO conversion, you should weigh the pros and cons, not only for your staff, but for your patients as well.