CMS launches ACCESS 10-year pilot to expand tech-enabled chronic care in Original Medicare
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CMS announced the ACCESS model, a nationwide, voluntary 10-year pilot program starting July 5, 2026, that tests outcome-aligned payments and new care coordination pathways to expand technology-enabled chronic care access for Original Medicare beneficiaries. The CMS Innovation Center designed ACCESS to condition full payment on achieving specific health outcomes.
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· 3 pulledCMS described the ACCESS model — a nationwide, voluntary 10‑year demonstration starting July 5, 2026 — that tests outcome‑aligned payments and new care coordination pathways to broaden access to technology‑enabled chronic care for Medicare beneficiaries.
CMS officials outlined ACCESS, a nationwide, 10‑year voluntary model beginning July 5, 2026, designed to expand access to technology‑enabled chronic care for people with Original Medicare.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center created ACCESS to test an outcome‑aligned payment (OAP) that conditions full payment on
CMS described the ACCESS model — a nationwide, voluntary 10‑year demonstration starting July 5, 2026 — that tests outcome‑aligned payments and new care coordination pathways to broaden access to technology‑enabled chronic care for Medicare beneficiaries.
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