Becker's Healthcare September 2, 2025
Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations generated record savings and continued to improve quality performance in 2024, CMS said Aug. 28.
In 2023, the program saw $2.1 billion in net savings.
Five notes:
1. Out of 476 ACOs, 75% earned $4.1 billion in performance payments, representing 80% of the 10.3 million assigned beneficiaries. Medicare saved $2.4 billion relative to benchmarks, the highest level since the program began.
2. Net per capita savings increased to $241 in 2024 from $207 in 2023. Gross per capita savings also rose to $643 from $515.
3. Low revenue ACOs, typically...







