Healthcare Leaders Pivot Tech Strategies Amid CMS ACCESS Model Uncertainty
Event summary
- Innovaccer and NAACOS surveyed 116 value-based care leaders, finding 72% shifting tech strategies due to CMS’ ACCESS Model.
- 59% of respondents view ACCESS co-management payments as insufficient funding, creating a 42-point gap between strategic and financial conviction.
- 93% of respondents have an AI strategy for care delivery, with 73% already investing in AI-enabled care management or virtual care.
- 45% cite funding as the biggest barrier to adoption, with 80% reporting technology costs are borne out of operating budgets.
The big picture
The survey highlights a strategic pivot in healthcare technology driven by CMS’ ACCESS Model, despite financial uncertainties. With 93% of leaders already having an AI strategy, the industry is poised for significant tech-enabled chronic care management, but funding constraints and regulatory clarity remain critical hurdles. The findings underscore the tension between innovation and financial viability in value-based care.
What we're watching
- Funding Gaps
- How CMS will address the 42-point gap between strategic conviction and financial commitment to the ACCESS Model.
- AI Adoption
- The pace at which AI-driven risk stratification and patient engagement tools will be integrated into chronic care management.
- Regulatory Clarity
- Whether CMS will provide clearer regulatory guidance to bolster interoperability and data sharing as healthcare leaders await documented outcomes.
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