Accountable Care and Accountable Care Organizations | CMS
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 …
ACO PC Flex (ACO Primary Care Flex) Model | CMS
The ACO PC Flex (ACO Primary Care Flex) Model is a voluntary model that focuses on primary care delivery in the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
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 …
ACO REACH Model | CMS
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 …
CMS Moves Closer to Accountable Care Goals with 2025 ACO Initiatives
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 …
Next Generation ACO Model | CMS
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 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 …
ACO Primary Care Flex Model Frequently Asked Questions
How does the ACO PC Flex Model support the Innovation Center’s goal to drive participation in accountable care? Improving primary care is a cornerstone of the Innovation Center’s strategy to …
Program Guidance & Specifications | CMS
Providers and suppliers may contact other ACO participants in the region, state, or national professional associations to investigate opportunities to join an ACO.
ACO REACH Model Performance Year 2026 Model Update – Quick …
Dec 3, 2025 · The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing a coordinated set of changes to the ACO REACH Model starting in Performance Year 2026 (PY 2026) that are expected …