CMS Won’t Extend NextGen ACOs, But Direct Contracting An Option

CMS on Friday (May 21) said it will not extend the Next Generation Accountable Care Organization demonstrations beyond 2021, but it will allow participants in that demo to join the Global and Professional Direct Contracting (GPDC) Model in 2022, even though the agency had previously said it would not accept additional direct contracting applications for next year . “CMS does not plan to further extend or expand the NGACO Model; however, we are continuing to test similar high-risk financial arrangements...