Aug 14, 2023 · An ACO is not an insurance plan. Patients who have Original Medicare and have doctors in an ACO retain all of their rights and privileges under Original Medicare, including the freedom to …

The ACO REACH Model provides novel tools and resources for health care providers to work together in an ACO (Accountable Care Organization) to improve the quality of care for people with Original …

Feb 4, 2026 · The ACO REACH Model updated its financial methodology in 2025 to ensure future cost savings. These changes are projected to decrease the model’s net spending for 2026 and improve …

The Next Generation ACO Model was an initiative for ACOs that were experienced in coordinating care for populations of patients. It allowed these provider groups to assume higher levels of financial risk …

The Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model is the Innovation Center’s newest Accountable Care Organization (ACO) focused model, set to launch following the conclusion of ACO REACH at …

Jan 15, 2025 · The ACO REACH Model has 103 ACOs with 161,765 health care providers and organizations providing care to an estimated 2.5 million people with Traditional Medicare. This model …

Oct 29, 2024 · When an ACO succeeds in both delivering high-quality care and spending health care dollars more wisely, the ACO may be eligible to share in the savings it achieves for the Medicare …

The ACO REACH Model is a redesign of the Global and Professional Direct Contracting (GPDC) Model, which began its first performance year on April 1, 2021. ACOs participating in the Model are …

ACOs participating in the Model are expected to offer high-quality, coordinated care to their patients. The purpose of the ACO REACH Model is to encourage health care providers to coordinate care to …

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation is announcing that 24 accountable care organizations (ACOs) are participating in Performance Year 2025 (PY 2025), the first year of the ACO Primary …