Medicare ACOs To Serve 4.4% More Beneficiaries In 2026

During 2026, Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) are projected to coordinate care for 4.4% additional Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries than in 2025. The number served is projected to increase from 13.7 million in 2025 to 14.3 million in 2026.

ACOs are groups of physicians, hospitals, and other health care provider organizations that collaborate to provide coordinated care to Medicare beneficiaries attributed to the ACO. The goal is to support whole-person care that addresses prevention and care for chronic illnesses.

The estimated 14.3 million beneficiaries to be served through ACOs include those whose health care . . .