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Understanding ACCESS

A new way to deliver and get paid for chronic care

The ACCESS Model (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions) replaces traditional visit-based billing with Outcome-Aligned Payments. Instead of being paid per visit, you're rewarded for improving patient health.

Replace fee-for-service with outcome-based payments
Reduce administrative burden through streamlined reporting
Improve patient outcomes with coordinated care
Access technology-enabled care delivery tools
Traditional ModelCurrent
Fee-for-Service

Paid per visit, regardless of outcomes

ACCESS ModelNew
Outcome-Aligned Payments

Rewarded for improving patient health

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Introduction to the ACCESS Model

Learn about CMS's new chronic care transformation program

ACCESS Model Overview

A detailed look at the ACCESS Model and its benefits

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Understand the model, eligibility requirements, and how Outcome-Aligned Payments work.

  • What is ACCESS?
  • OAP Explained
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Glossary of Terms
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Prepare

Checklists, documentation requirements, and infrastructure guides to get ready.

  • Eligibility Requirements
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  • Infrastructure Checklist
  • RFA Application Guide
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Resources

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  • CMS Forms Library
  • Software Directory
  • Compliance Templates
  • Video Tutorials
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Media & Coverage

What people are saying about ACCESS

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Official CMS • Latest Updates

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BlogDecember 19, 2025

Improving ACCESS to Technology-Supported Care with Outcome-Aligned Payments

ACCESS—Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions—is a new CMS Innovation Center model to expand options for people with Original Medicare and clinicians to manage chronic conditions with technology-supported care.

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