ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2025

This bill changes how Medicare patients are assigned to accountable care organizations (ACOs) under the Medicare shared savings program. Starting with performance years that begin on or after January 1, 2026, assignment would also be based on primary care services provided by certain ACO professionals described in the law. According to the bill's description, these professionals are nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists.

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Sponsors

• John Barrasso Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors