Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Launch Landmark ACCESS Program - Summary - MDSpire

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Launch Landmark ACCESS Program

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  • Delaney Rebernik

  • June 30, 2026

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Objective:

To introduce the ACCESS program, a new payment model aimed at improving outcomes for Medicare Part B beneficiaries through technology-enabled care.

Approach:
  • Program Overview: ACCESS is a 10-year payment experiment that compensates providers based on their ability to improve patient outcomes for chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Key Findings:
  • ACCESS aims to shift from fee-for-service to value-based care.
  • The program includes four initial clinical tracks for common chronic conditions.
  • Payment levels are lower than existing digital health payment codes, which may impact the participation of providers with high-cost technologies.
Interpretation:

Experts view ACCESS as a bold initiative that could enhance care delivery but raise concerns about patient safety and the validation of new technologies.

Limitations:
  • Lower-than-expected reimbursement rates may deter participation from providers with high-cost technologies.
  • Potential risks to patient safety due to rapid adoption of unproven technologies without adequate validation.
Conclusion:

ACCESS represents a significant shift in Medicare's approach to chronic care management, with the potential for scalable solutions but also notable risks.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Launch Landmark ACCESS Program

  • by Delaney Rebernik

  • June 30, 2026

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