Managed Healthcare Executive April 25, 2025
Researchers of a new JAMA study said that without further participation in accountable care organizations, including the ACO REACH model, the program is unlikely to meet its goal of reducing health disparities.
In its first year, Medicare’s Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (ACO REACH) model fell short of enrolling providers that serve patients with high social risks, according to a new study published in JAMA Health Forum.
Researchers of the study said that without further participation from these types of organizations, the program is unlikely to meet its goal of reducing health disparities.
Many folks in the U.S.—especially those who are Black, Hispanic, American Indian, low-income or living in rural or vulnerable communities—face barriers to accessing...
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