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Long-term Enhanced ACO Design Model (LEAD)

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LEAD Model Frequently Asked Questions
CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) · Apr 22
Innovation Insight: CMS Invites ACOs to Apply to the New LEAD Model
CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) · Mar 31
Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model Application Checklist
CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) · Mar 30
Long-Term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model Payment Factsheet
CMS.gov · Mar 30
Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model
CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) · Mar 30
CMMI Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model Announcement
CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) · Dec 18

Expert coverage

VBC’s shift to performance, AI agents on the org chart, LEAD is a no-go, and why health systems should prep for mandatory risk models (with Tim Elliott, CEO of Navvis)
Hospitalogy · Oct 23
Innovative Health ACO Selected for CMS LEAD Model Implementation Period
IndyStar · Oct 16
ACOs are 'the best way to deliver health care,' CMS chief Dr. Oz says
Medical Economics · Oct 15
Medicaid Risk Contracts In The New ACO LEAD Model
Penn LDI · Sep 10
New LEAD model builds on REACH, offers role for home health agencies
McKnights Home Care · Sep 4

LEAD Launch Leaves Accountable Care Technology Buyers Little Time for a Wrong Decision, Q3 Study - newswire.com

news.google.com · Aug 17