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.

LEAD PY 2027 Alignment and Financial Methodology Paper

Access the LEAD Performance Year 2027 Alignment and Financial Methodology Paper.

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 were due on May 17, 2026
  • 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