Starting in spring 2027, people with Original Medicare who live with heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), substance use disorders, or nicotine dependence will be able to get technology-supported care between doctor visits through an expanded federal payment model, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced on Tuesday.
The expansion adds four condition tracks to the Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) Model. It also extends support for certain bone, joint, and mobility conditions beyond the initial 12-month care period. CMS says three out of four people with Medicare now qualify for at least one track.
