Accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the Medicare Shared Savings Program saved $2.4 billion in 2024, according to data released last week by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Accountable Care Organizations saved Medicare $2.4 billion relative to benchmarks in 2024, and most ACOs are earning performance payments in the billions, according to Medicare Shared Savings Program ...

Medicare’s largest shared savings program is boasting the highest savings for accountable care organizations and the government since it began more than one decade ago. The Medicare Shared Savings ...

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act health reform legislation created several new types of provider arrangements that many hospitals and physician groups are evaluating. These ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...

ACOs are focusing on identifying and addressing anomalous billing, such as for catheters and skin substitutes, to prevent fraud and protect shared savings. Collaboration with payers, regulators, and ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revealed several updates to the ACO REACH program in 2026, though the model's long-term future remains unclear. The CMS said it is making changes to ...

The authors evaluate features of the Transforming Episode Accountability Model and discuss its benefits and limitations. Am J Manag Care. 2024;30(Spec. No. 13):SP1050 ...

The number of Medicare beneficiaries treated in accountable care organizations continues to rise, according to new data from the Trump administration. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS ...