ACO REACH will replace the Global and Professional Direct Contracting (GPDC) payment model beginning on January 1, 2023. It is designed to be a more provider-led program for:
Standard ACOs with experience serving Original Medicare patients.
New Entrant ACOs who may rely initially on voluntary alignment and claims-based alignment.
High Needs Population ACOs that serve high-risk Original Medicare patients with complex needs who are aligned through voluntary or claims-based alignment.
If your practice or ACO is currently a GPDC Model participant, you don’t need to submit a new application. However, you must maintain a strong compliance record in 2022 and accept the requirements for the ACO REACH model by January 1, 2023.