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In the past week, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) has launched the ASPIRE model, an innovative payment framework designed to enhance care for children with complex medical, behavioral health needs within Medicaid and CHIP. This initiative aims to address systemic gaps in care and improve outcomes for high- and rising-risk children, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing value-based care for vulnerable populations. Concurrently, as CMS expands Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), nursing homes are advocating for models that better align with these developments, highlighting tensions among providers regarding access and comprehensive care models, especially as approximately 90% of nursing homes are currently left out of this expansion. The overall shift towards these value-based payment models underscores a pivotal transformation in U.S. healthcare delivery, positioning ACOs and specialized programs like ASPIRE at the forefront of population health management efforts. For further details, see [CMS launches ASPIRE Model for youth in Medicaid, CHIP with complex medical, behavioral health needs](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxQQXVyMGV3NUZDQkZFSnpqM29NblZ0RDEwb204RGFQamNadk1FWk9aa3pLTXF5VUVtNktpRUxzelpmcTQ4SlNTOVdXVFRfdnhDSGVBcno3WTVmYjNRVEJtX2FhbXJQ

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