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NAACOS Blogs
The Road Ahead: Scaling Care Transformation in Preparation for CJR-X
August 6, 2026
CMS finalized the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded (CJR-X) Model, marking the first nationwide expansion of a mandatory Innovation Center payment model. We take a closer look at the model, challenges facing participants, and priorities for successfully scaling implementation in our latest blog post.
Unlocking the Power of Specialty Engagement in Accountable Care
May 27, 2026
NAACOS outlines best practices and model design principles to help further specialty engagement.
Flawed Benchmark Policy Taxes Accountable Care’s Most Successful Providers
May 6, 2026
NAACOS is asking CMS to reweight the Accountable Care Prospective Trends to zero in 2025 and establish clear, automatic guardrails to prevent massive retrospective losses from projection errors in future years.
NAACOS Awards
NAACOS Honors 2026 Excellence Award Recipients
October 15, 2026
The National Association of Accountable Care Organizations (NAACOS) has recognized Bryan Health Connect ACO, LLC (BHC), Ochsner Accountable Care Network, and TriValley Primary Care, as a participant of Tandigm Value Partners ACO, with its 2026 Excellence Awards. The organizations were honored at NAACOS’ Fall Conference for their outstanding commitment to and accomplishments in accountable care across different lines of business and payers.
2026 Excellence Awards’ Call for Submissions Open June 15-July 30, 2026
June 15, 2026
The NAACOS Excellence Awards recognize high-performing member organizations who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to and accomplishments in accountable care. Awardees will be notified in early September and recognized at the NAACOS Fall Conference from October 15-16, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
NAACOS Honors 2025 Excellence Award Recipients
October 9, 2025
The National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) has awarded Jefferson Health, Nebraska Health Network, and WellSpan Health with its 2025 Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding commitment to and accomplishments in accountable care. The organizations were honored at NAACOS’ Fall Conference.
Members of Congress Recognized as Champions of Value in Health Care
September 15, 2025
National Association of ACOs honors Members of Congress who demonstrate dedication to quality care and smarter health spending.
Resources
Virtual Fireside Interview with CMMI Director Abe Sutton
April 13, 2026
Emily Brower, CEO and president of NAACOS, sat own with CMMI Director Abe Sutton to check in on Innovation Center strategy and hear reflections on a flurry of new models and new directions.
Media Kit
July 8, 2025
Use the NAACOS media kit to increase public awareness in local communities of how ACOs are working to improve quality, enhance patient experience, and keep care affordable.
FixACPTNow.org
June 7, 2025
NAACOS is encouraging CMS to fix the Accountable Care Prospective Trend
(ACPT). Resources available to use on the site.