LEAD Model Features, Five Legal Issues for ACOs
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K&L Gates LLP published a primer on the Long Term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model, outlining its key features and five legal considerations for Accountable Care Organizations and providers evaluating participation. The article provides background on the model and discusses implications for accountable care arrangements under Medicare.
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K&L Gates LLP attorneys Gabriel Scott, Kevin Alonso, and Kennedy Caldwell published an informational primer on the Long Term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). The article breaks down new model features and identifies five legal issues ACOs should evaluate when considering participation.
Healthcare organizations and providers participating in or considering accountable care arrangements should review this primer to understand the regulatory landscape and legal implications of the LEAD Model. The analysis may inform strategic decisions regarding Medicare value-based payment arrangements.
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April 16, 2026
LEAD the Way: An 8-Minute Primer on Accountable Care’s Next Chapter
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In this episode, Gabriel Scott, Kevin Alonso, and Kennedy Caldwell break down the new Long Term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model and its impact on accountable care. They provide background on the model, outline key new features, and discuss five issues that Accountable Care Organizations and providers should consider as they evaluate participation.
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