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CMS changing direct contracting to an ACO gets mixed reaction

CMS changing direct contracting to an ACO gets mixed reaction

February 25, 2022Susan MorseHealthcare FinanceACO Development & CMS Application,Direct Contracting (DCEs),ACO REACH

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has redesigned its Medicare Direct Contracting Model to an Accountable Care Organization model focused on health equity.

The ACO Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (REACH) Model will replace the Global and Professional Direct Contracting (GPDC) Model at the end of the year.

The new ACO REACH Model will require all participating ACOs to have a robust plan describing how they will meet the needs of people with traditional Medicare in underserved communities and make measurable changes to address health disparities. This includes greater access to enhanced benefits, such as telehealth visits, home care after leaving the hospital, and help with copays, CMS said.

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