58 ACOs To Participate In Next Generation ACO Model In 2018

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently welcomed its 58 accountable care organization (ACO) model participants for 2018—an increase of 13 from last year. Of the 58 ACOs, 14 are new, while the other 44 are renewing.

The Next Generation ACO Model is a Medicare initiative for ACOs that are experienced in coordinating care for populations of patients. It allows these provider groups to assume higher levels of financial risk and reward than what is available under the Shared Savings Program—with the goal being to test if strong financial incentives for ACOs can improve health outcomes . . .