Becker's Healthcare October 17, 2018
Morgan Haefner

The National Association of ACOs found more than a third of ACOs said they are likely to leave the Medicare Shared Savings Program if a proposed rule takes effect.

Here are five things to know:

1. CMS issued a proposed rule Aug. 9 that would make sweeping changes to MSSP, including overhauling the way ACOs share in risks and rewards. The redesigned program — which CMS dubbed “Pathways to Success” — would expand ACO participation agreements from three years to five years and offer eligible ACOs two participation options: “basic” and “enhanced.”

2. The basic track would allow ACOs to participate under an upside-only agreement for one to two years...

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Topics: ACO (Accountable Care), CMS, Govt Agencies, Health System / Hospital, Insurance, Market Research, Medicare, Payment Models, Physician, Primary care, Provider, Regulations, Trends
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