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January 8, 2026
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The ACCESS Model: A Comprehensive Framework for Technology-Enabled Chronic Care

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched the Advancing Chronic Care with Effective Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) Model, a nationwide initiative designed to modernize chronic‑care delivery through technology‑enabled services and outcome‑aligned payments. This 10‑year model aims to expand access, strengthen care coordination, and improve clinical outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries across multiple chronic‑condition tracks.

Thompson Coburn’s Health Care team provides a comprehensive overview of the ACCESS Model and provides practical guidance on how ACCESS participants can work with physician practices to support successful model participation.

Download the full White Paper here.

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