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CMS is accelerating testing of value-based models with the launch of the voluntary ACCESS model, tying provider payments to chronic disease outcomes using technology partners, and selecting 150 inaugural participants to begin July 5āsignaling a pivot towards leaner, tech-enabled reimbursement structures that emphasize scalable chronic care management (Healthcare Finance). At the same time, new federally mandated models like WISeR and the AI-driven WISeR prior authorization pilot are drawing criticism from lawmakers and providers for delaying care and adding administrative burden, exposing tensions between payment innovation, regulatory complexity, and real-world impacts on population health and payer operations (Healthcare IT News). These developments illustrate an evolving dynamic: increased federal experimentation with risk-bearing models and digital solutions, but with rising scrutiny over unintended patient access challenges and friction for payers and ACOs managing compliance across disparate programs.
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