Year 1 of Medicare's Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health Model.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (REACH) payment model in January 2023. In contrast to prior ACO initiatives, such as the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), ACO REACH includes equity-focused measures and payment adjustments, including an equity plan and financial risk adjustment for ACOs with higher proportions of underserved beneficiaries. However, it is unknown whether these changes have incented participation from organizations that serve beneficiaries from marginalized communities.

Objective

To compare characteristics between participants in ACO REACH with those in MSSP and the broader pool of Medicare beneficiaries, organizations, and clinicians

SUBMITTER: Hammond G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12032566 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature