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Responsibilities & Benefits — FAQ

Everything a practice needs to know to participate with no downside risk.

Join the ACO

No Downside Risk

Participate in our MSSP ACO without financial risk of loss repayment while sharing in savings.

ACO Handles Quality

We submit quality reporting and provide templates—no MIPS headaches.

Upfront Support

Advance investments and tools to reach patients, close gaps, and improve outcomes.

Your Responsibilities (Simple)

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Use the annual patient list we send each January with prioritized tasks.
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Complete Annual Wellness Visit, advance care planning, and depression screening where applicable.
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File claims with the correct codes and send scanned documentation after visits.
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Address diabetes measures and blood pressure control.
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Schedule post‑ED/hospital follow‑ups within 7 business days.
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Post CMS‑provided ACO notices in your waiting room.

We provide the lists, reminders, and templates to make the above fast and consistent.

What You Don’t Need To Do

  • Switch EHRs or give us EHR access
  • Generate extra quality reports beyond the documentation above
  • Change your Medicare claims or your biller
  • Accept lower reimbursement or see more volume
  • Pay subscription or service fees
  • Assume financial risk—no downside

Next Steps

  1. Review & sign the ACO Participation Agreement.
  2. Provide W‑9 (Tax ID and legal business name).
  3. Provide direct deposit details for advance investments, incentives, and shared savings.
  4. Attend two 90‑minute trainings (providers; biller/office manager welcome).
  5. Complete short compliance training (materials supplied).

Benefits for Your Practice

  • Shared savings bonuses (upside‑only)
  • ACO‑handled quality reporting
  • Access to Medicare claims insights
  • Care coordination & navigation support
  • EHR integration help & workflow templates
  • Advance Investment Payments (eligibility applies)
  • Preferred referral network
  • Population health dashboards & patient outreach

Quick FAQs

Do we have to change our billing or payer contracts?

No. You keep your existing contracts and continue fee‑for‑service billing. The ACO layer is additive.

Is there a subscription fee?

No. There are no subscription or service fees to participate.

What is our time commitment?

Two short trainings and routine documentation uploads tied to visits you already perform.

Need more detail? See the Extended FAQ.

Ready to join?

Let’s get you enrolled

Email: info@medicareplatform.com
Phone: 949‑220‑1820

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What you gain:
  • No‑risk upside on shared savings
  • Quality reporting handled by the ACO
  • Actionable claims insights & care coordination
Disclosure & Disclaimer. This website is for general informational purposes for providers considering participation in a Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) ACO. It is not legal, financial, billing, or medical advice and does not create a physician–patient relationship. Participation, incentives, and any shared-savings distributions are subject to CMS rules and approval, beneficiary attribution, quality performance, and the terms of your Participation Agreement; no outcomes are guaranteed. Any references to advance or quarterly payments are conditional and governed by the applicable agreement and offer terms (and may be subject to recoupment if conditions are not met). The program applies to Original Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries (not Medicare Advantage/HMO). Do not submit protected health information (PHI) through unencrypted forms; use secure channels per your BAA. “Medicare” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; this site is not affiliated with or endorsed by CMS. Questions? info@medicareplatform.com.