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CMS is signaling a more aggressive Medicare payment-model agenda under the Trump administration, with major CY 2027 MSSP proposed changes that could materially alter ACO benchmark calculations, shared savings economics, forecasting, and participation strategy—creating upside for some ACOs while increasing actuarial and contracting complexity for others (Wakely analysis). At the same time, CMS’ ACO REACH results showing $706M in savings and reduced spending among high-needs and nursing-home-linked populations reinforce federal interest in accountable care models for complex beneficiaries, even as mandatory episode-based payment pressure builds through CJR-X. The parallel CMS appeal of Clover Health’s MA Star Ratings case underscores a broader tension for payers and providers: Medicare value-based payment opportunities are expanding, but methodology, benchmarking, and quality-measure disputes remain central financial risks.
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