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CMS has announced the launch of its newest accountable care organization model with the goal of providing a better way for primary care physicians and specialists to collaborate more closely to deliver coordinated care for patients, the American Medical Association reported Dec. 22.
Here are five things to know about the new program:
1. The “Long-term Enhanced ACO Design” is set to launch at the end of 2026 and comes after years of recommendations by the AMA.
2. LEAD aims to provide an improved benchmarking process to appeal to a wider mix of physicians. The program has been designed for practices that have previously participated in an ACO model as well as newcomers to the program.