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The healthcare landscape is evolving, and with it comes new opportunities for clinics to deliver better outcomes while improving operational efficiency. The new ACCESS Program and its Outcomes-based Administrative Payments (OAP) model represent a significant shift in how outcome-based care can be delivered and reimbursed.

What is the ACCESS Program?

The ACCESS Program is designed to support healthcare providers in delivering continuous, patient-centered care for Medicare patients with a focus on measurable outcomes. Through the OAP payment model, providers are rewarded for achieving quality outcomes rather than volume alone. It emphasizes the importance of ongoing patient engagement, proactive health monitoring, and data-driven clinical decision-making.

Program Timeline

ACCESS is a 10-year initiative with flexible entry points for organizations. Here's what you need to know:

January 2026

Applications Open

CMS begins accepting applications on a rolling basis, allowing early adopters to start their ACCESS journey.

July 1, 2026

Program Launch

ACCESS officially begins. Participating organizations start delivering care under the new framework.

Through 2033

Ongoing Enrollment

Multiple entry points for organizations. You don't have to be ready on day one.

June 30, 2036

Program Conclusion

ACCESS completes its 10-year run, with participating organizations having demonstrated outcome-based care models.

How Arc Powers ACCESS Compliance

"The ACCESS Program aligns perfectly with Arc's mission: enabling clinics to deliver outcome-based care without adding administrative burden."

Arc provides the complete infrastructure needed to participate in and excel within the ACCESS Program framework. Our platform handles the operational and technical complexity so your clinical team can focus on what matters most: patient care.

Automated Outcome Tracking

Arc continuously monitors patient progress against clinical goals, generating the documentation needed for ACCESS compliance.

Longitudinal Patient Records

Unified data from labs, vitals, and narratives creates a complete picture of each patient's journey, exactly what ACCESS requires.

Proactive Care Alerts

Real-time monitoring identifies patients who need intervention before issues escalate, improving outcomes and program metrics.

CMS Interactions Handled

Arc manages all operational and technical complexity with CMS on your behalf. From submissions to communications, we handle the regulatory interface so you don't have to.

Why Start Preparing Now?

Clinics that prepare early for ACCESS will have a significant advantage. Building the right workflows, establishing baseline metrics, and training staff on outcome-focused care takes time. Arc accelerates this process by providing ready-made infrastructure that's designed for outcome-based care.

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Establish baseline patient outcome metrics
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Build workflows that support continuous care
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Train staff on outcome-focused documentation
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Integrate data sources for comprehensive patient views
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Test reporting and compliance workflows

Get Started with Arc

Whether you're already familiar with outcome-based care models or just beginning to explore them, Arc provides the foundation you need. Our team is ready to help you understand how the ACCESS Program applies to your practice and how Arc can position you for success.

Get Ready for the New ACCESS Program with Arc