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Federal Policy·August 28, 2026

CMS Launches ACCESS Accountable Care Innovation Model for Providers

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has developed ACCESS, a new accountable care model for healthcare providers and organizations. The model represents CMS's latest approach to value-based care arrangements, offering an alternative framework for providers considering accountable care participation. Healthcare organizations are evaluating whether the model aligns with their operational capabilities and patient populations. The model follows CMS's broader strategy of expanding alternative payment models beyond traditional fee-for-service arrangements.

Why it matters

Providers participating in Medicaid managed care contracts need to understand how this Medicare innovation model may influence state Medicaid agencies' expectations for value-based payment arrangements and quality measurement in dual-eligible populations.

Managed Care

Read the full article at jdsupra.com

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