Minnesota Adds New Risk Sharing For Medicaid ACOs In Expanded Integrated Health Partnerships Program

The Minnesota Medicaid rebid of its Integrated Health Partnerships (IHP) program, a type of accountable care organization (ACO), includes new risk sharing options for the participating entities. The state is offering two tracks, one with upside and downside risk, and the other with no risk sharing at all. Both offer the participating entities a population-based payment for care coordination and infrastructure development. The two-way risk bearing track is for larger or general care entities, and requires them to share losses as well as offering shared gains. It encourages partnerships with social and community organizations, and modifies the quality . . .