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05/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/01/2026 13:18

Advisor Live Webinar: It’s Time to LEAD: CMS’ Payment Model for Health Systems New to Value-Based Care

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Request for Applications for a new voluntary model - Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model - which is designed to expand provider participation in Accountable Care Organizations (ACO), strengthen care coordination among high-needs and dual eligible patients, and enhance preventive care. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, the model includes a number of unique features, such as a 10-year performance period without rebasing, different risk tracks, and multiple capitated payment options.

Watch this on-demand webinar for a deep dive into the new model and how your organization can take advantage of it, especially if you are a health system new to value-based care.

Somaieh McMullan, PhD
Senior Director, Payment Policy, Premier

Seth Edwards
Managing Director, Strategic Collaboratives, Premier

Richard Doane
Senior Director, Population Health Management Collaboratives, Premier

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