This summer, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will launch the ACCESS model to enhance access to technology-supported chronic disease management for Medicare beneficiaries. This 10-year voluntary model focuses on four chronic conditions: hypertension, diabetes, chronic pain, and depression, testing a payment framework based on health outcomes rather than service volume.
While digital health companies are optimistic about the model’s potential to streamline care delivery and encourage self-management, concerns persist regarding reimbursement rates and the necessity for clinician involvement in patient care. Stakeholders anticipate that ACCESS could drive innovation in value-based healthcare but note that challenges remain in terms of patient access and provider adoption. Over time, the model may expand to include more chronic diseases as insights from its implementation emerge.
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