LEAD Model Overview

CMS has provided more details on the Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model, its successor model to ACO REACH. Sign-up to be included in the NAACOS’ Deep Dive Roundtable on ACO REACH and LEAD.

Detailed Slide Deck:

Download the detailed slide deck outlining model details (member login required).

Select Photos from April 13, 2026 LEAD Kick-off Event:

Additional LEAD Model resources:

• NAACOS statement on the model announcement (12/25)

Resources from CMS:

• Applications for the first cohort of participants are due on May 17, 2026, at 11:59pm ET
  • A letter of interest (LOI) will be available by April 20, 2026, for those interested in applying to future application cohorts
  • Any questions that arise during the application process may be directed to the LEAD Model mailbox: [email protected] with the subject “Application Question.”
• CMS Materials:
  • LEAD Model listserv, model team contact: [email protected]
  • Application Checklist
  • Payment Factsheet
  • CMS LEAD Model Overview Resource
  • CMS LEAD Model Provider Value Factsheet
  • CMS LEAD Model Page