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In the past week, CMS has accelerated momentum on alternative payment models with notable attention on the ACCESS and LEAD initiatives, which are designed to broaden value-based care participation and infrastructure among Medicare providers, including new entrants from digital health and care coordination sectors (TipRanks). While enthusiasm remains high for the potential of MSSP and new models to drive ACO engagement and savings, ongoing scrutiny persists regarding the operational complexity and provider hesitance toward adoption.

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