Two-Sided Risk Models Drive Success for Medicare Shared Savings ACOs
ACOs in the Medicare Shared Savings Program taking on two-sided risk show higher savings and quality outcomes, highlighting a shift in value-based care strategies.
Novant Health ACO Leads U.S. in Medicare Shared Savings Program Quality Scores
Novant Health's Accountable Care Organization achieves highest national quality score in 2024 Medicare Shared Savings Program, highlighting leadership in preventive care and chronic disease management.
CMS Launches ACCESS Model to Advance Outcome-Based Payments in Medicare FFS
CMS initiates the ACCESS Model, a 10-year voluntary program testing outcome-based payments for Medicare fee-for-service providers, enhancing integrated, tech-supported chronic care.
CMS Launches ACCESS Model to Advance Technology-Enabled Chronic Care in Medicare
CMS introduces the ACCESS Model, a voluntary Medicare initiative that promotes technology-enabled chronic care solutions to improve patient outcomes and modernize Medicare treatment frameworks.
Bipartisan Bill Expands Medicare ACO Access to Nurse Practitioners and PAs
The ACO Assignment Improvement Act enhances Medicare's Accountable Care Organizations by including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists in patient assignment, expanding coordinated care access.
CMS Launches ACCESS Model to Modernize Medicare Chronic Care Payments
CMS launches ACCESS Model to test outcome-based payments and digital tools for chronic care in Medicare, advancing value-based healthcare and technology adoption.
Mercy and Wellvana Partner to Expand Value-Based Care for Independent Providers
Mercy and Wellvana form a 20-year partnership to expand value-based care programs for independent primary care providers across multiple states, leveraging advanced population health and payer models.
CMS Launches ACCESS Model for Tech-Enabled Chronic Care Value-Based Payments
CMS announces the ACCESS Model, a 10-year voluntary value-based payment program to expand tech-enabled care for Medicare chronic condition patients, linking payments to health outcomes.
CMS Launches ACCESS Model to Transform Chronic Care with Outcomes-Based Payments
CMS announces the ACCESS Model, a 10-year initiative starting in 2026 to advance technology-supported, outcomes-based care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, emphasizing performance-driven payments and regulatory compliance.
CCGroup Selected to Build Specialist Referral Network for Multi-State Medicare ACO
Cave Consulting Group partners with a multi-state Medicare ACO to implement a Specialist Golden Referral Network aimed at reducing elective procedure variation and improving care quality through specialist efficiency analytics.