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AI Summary — Last 7 Days
Synthesis:
In the last week, CMS has advanced the LEAD (Long-term Enhanced ACO Design) Model as the next evolution of Medicare accountable care, signaling a strategic shift toward eliminating rebasing, locking in base years, and expanding capitation and specialist risk-sharing mechanisms—all designed to drive greater predictability and participation from ACOs and providers. The LEAD Model’s enhanced flexibility, including features reminiscent of Medicare Advantage, is drawing close scrutiny from health systems and post-acute providers as the May 17 application deadline approaches and operational complexity becomes apparent (Wakely analysis, [Skilled Nursing News](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3gFBVV95cUxNZUFyeC1YVzJOam0ySk5PS0FYZVZvVlhJWnJudjJHU1ZVQ3N1ZVJzeDVOQ3F4azlVYlQ2LUdUQ0hoZk9YWng0OGZrUzRIajI1c1R3QXFNOXFPWDE4SmpwR2pkZENvd2pVWlZpMk1GdGVnV0ZsU3RnbnhFOGlucW5yYlh2ZzgtcGVXR1djSmtUODFq
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