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House bill proposes new full-risk Accountable Care Organization program for Medicare

Original title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a full risk ACO program.

March 26, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Mar 26, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This change would fundamentally alter the financial incentives for healthcare providers serving Medicare patients, potentially shifting the burden of cost overruns from the federal government to the participating medical organizations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Healthcare providers

Providers participating in the new ACO program would be subject to full financial risk models for patient care costs.

Medicare beneficiaries

Patients assigned to a full-risk ACO would receive care under a new financial management structure.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes the creation of a '' program under Medicare, which would change how healthcare providers are compensated and held financially responsible for patient outcomes. The legislation aims to shift provider payment models toward a structure where organizations assume total financial risk for the care of their assigned Medicare beneficiaries.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'full-risk' ACO?

In a model, an Accountable Care Organization takes on full financial responsibility for the cost of care for its assigned Medicare patients, meaning they may be liable for costs that exceed set benchmarks.

Does this bill change my Medicare benefits?

The bill establishes a new program for how providers are paid and managed; it does not explicitly state changes to the benefits received by Medicare beneficiaries.

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Discoveries

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Expansion of Risk-Based Payment Models

The bill signals a legislative push to move beyond partial-risk ACO models toward full-risk accountability in Medicare.

Social Security Act

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“House committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

otherSocial Security Act“The bill amends Title XVIII of this act, which governs the Medicare program.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Ways and Means“House committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

Analysis Score

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