CMS Access Model

CMS Access Model

The ACCESS Model is a voluntary value-based care program designed to transform chronic disease management by expanding access to technology-supported care and outcomes-aligned payments for people with Medicare. ACCESS tests a new payment approach that directly ties compensation to measurable health outcomes, giving care providers greater flexibility to deliver modern, technology-enhanced services that improve patient health and prevent disease progression.

The model focuses on common chronic conditions that affect a large share of Medicare beneficiaries, including high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic musculoskeletal pain, and depression, among others. By prioritizing outcomes rather than individual service activities, ACCESS encourages proactive disease management, continuous patient support, and enhanced care coordination across clinical and technology partners.

ACCESS supports technology-enabled care such as remote monitoring, telehealth, wearable devices, mobile health applications, and digital coaching tools that help patients manage their conditions more effectively outside traditional settings. Participating organizations receive predictable, recurring payments tied to achieving agreed-upon health outcomes, helping to align financial incentives with patient improvement and long-term wellness.

Overall, the ACCESS Model represents a strategic effort to modernize chronic care delivery, advancing patient choice, clinical outcomes, and provider flexibility while testing scalable solutions for population health management in Medicare.