The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the second and final round of applications for the Next Generation Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Model. The Model will begin its second performance year on January 1st, 2017. Details on Model parameters are included in the Request for Applications, which is now available on the Next Generation ACO Model web page.

Available below are links and dial-in information to newly scheduled Open Door Forums:

• Open Door Forum: 2017 Letter of Intent Overview (March 22, 2016)
• Open Door Forum: 2017 Application Overview (March 29, 2016)
• Open Door Forum: 2017 Financial Methodology (April 5, 2016)
• Open Door Forum: 2017 Participating Provider List (April 12, 2016)
• Open Door Forum: 2017 Benefit Enhancements (April 19, 2016)

All organizations interested in applying to the Next Generation Model must first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), which is now available on the Next Generation ACO Model webpage. The LOI due date has been extended to May 2, 2016. Only organizations that submit an LOI will be able to complete an application. Additional information on the Model, including Application instructions, can be found on the Next Generation ACO Model web page.