The National Association of Accountable Care Organizations is asking CMS to make changes to its primary care direct contracting payment model, including an increase to the shared savings rate from 50% to 75%. The group asked for more details on the financial methodology to be released immediately, saying members “are finding the lack of information a tremendous hindrance to participation.” Applications for 2021 are due in about three months while the window for participation in the implementation period closes next week. In a letter addressed Thursday and sent to Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Director Brad Smith, NAACOS also requests CMS make public the algorithm that will be used to identify high-needs patients and provide potential participants greater flexibility when applying.
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