We Benchmarked ACO Readiness Across REACH and MSSP Tracks. Here's Where the Infrastructure Gaps Hide.
The CMS LEAD Model launches January 1, 2027, with a 10-year performance period — the longest CMS has ever tested. ACO REACH sunsets December 31, 2026, with no identified successor. The RFA opened in March 2026. The window between now and application submission is the highest-leverage period an ACO e