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The ACO Show

Aledade Inc
Value-Based Care
Aledade
Primary Care
Medicare
Accountable Care Organizations
Community Health Centers
Medicare Advantage
Medicare Shared Savings Program
Vaccines
Health Equity
Healthcare
Affordable Care Act
Immunization
Access Model
CMS
Influenza
Covid-19
Rotavirus
Healthcare Innovation
Chronic Disease Management

The ACO Show explores the latest developments in the U.S. health care system, with a focus on value-based care and accountable care organizations (ACOs). Join co-hosts Josh Israel, MD, senior medical director of Quality, and Sean Cavanaugh, chief of Policy at Aledade, in conversations with experts, policymakers and clinicians to understand how value-based care is good for patients, practices and s... more

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Michael Chernew, PhD, professor of healthcare policy at Harvard Medical School, joins Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) and its role in the Medicare program, including Medicare Advantage ... more

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Halle Tecco, author of the book “Massively Better Healthcare: The Innovator's Guide to Tackling Healthcare's Biggest Challenges,” joins Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh on the podcast to discuss ways to improve the healthcare system through innova... more

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Jacob Shiff, chief AI and technology officer at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center (CMMI), joins Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh to dive deeper into the Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCE... more

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Brad Briner, North Carolina state treasurer, and Alex Mullineaux, Aledade regional market president, join Josh Israel, MD, and Sean Cavanaugh to discuss the state health plan’s new preferred provider strategy. The goal of this approach is to improve ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Chernew
Professor of health policy at Harvard Medical School; chair of MedPAC
Harvard Medical School; Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)
Episode: Inside MedPAC: MSSP vs. Medicare Advantage with Michael Chernew | Episode 204
Halle Tecco
Author of Massively Better Healthcare; health tech entrepreneur and educator
Author, health tech entrepreneur
Episode: Driving Healthcare Innovation with Halle Tecco | Episode 203
Jacob Shiff
Chief AI and Technology Officer, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation
CMS Innovation Center
Episode: 202. The Future of AI in Primary Care: Jacob Shiff on the ACCESS Model
Brad Briner
North Carolina Treasurer, administrator of the state health plan
North Carolina State Health Plan
Episode: 201. The North Carolina State Health Plan Preferred Provider Strategy with Treasurer Brad Briner
Alex Mullineaux
Aledade market president for North Carolina
Aledade
Episode: 201. The North Carolina State Health Plan Preferred Provider Strategy with Treasurer Brad Briner
Dr. Paul Offit
Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Episode: 200. Vaccine Schedule Changes: Paul Offit, MD, Shares Everything You Need to Know
Amelia Knopp
A student sharing her experiences as a leukemia patient
University of Kansas
Episode: 199. Navigating Leukemia: One Patient’s Experience
Dr. Ryan Knopp
Former medical director at Aledade and family physician
Aledade
Episode: 199. Navigating Leukemia: One Patient’s Experience
Catherine Olexa-Meadors
Former Aledade clinician, now Head of Growth and Partnerships at Town Hall Ventures
Town Hall Ventures
Episode: 198. The CMMI ACCESS Model explained

Hosts

Josh Israel
Co-host of the show; senior medical director/healthcare policy liaison.
Sean Cavanaugh
Co-host of the show; chief of policy or related leadership role.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    Very informative podcast about the delivery of value based healthcare

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AshRun12
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome show for folks interested in learning more about ACOs.

    Love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pdxgirl72
    United States5 years ago
  • Timely, insightful and actionable! 🙌

    Whether you’re well established as a healthcare innovator, or just getting started as a catalyst for change - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Josh and Joe do an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving healthcare ecosystem - with leaders who’ve actually experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCrist
    United States6 years ago
  • Wow, the Best!

    Can we get the gentleman from episode 9 to run CMS?!? He's THE BEST!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JLBMD
    United States7 years ago
  • Great contribution,

    Inspiring leadership

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lori_Suzanne
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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• Guests and hosts are described as authentic, knowledgeable, and influential in healthcare transformation.
• Listeners praise the depth and practicality of value-based care discussions.
• Audience finds the content informative for navigating MSSP/ACO landscapes; some consider the show essential for understanding primary care reform.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inside MedPAC: MSSP vs. Medicare Advantage with Michael Chernew | Episode 204
Q: What has your early analysis of MSSP shown regarding savings and quality?
The early analyses suggested that MSSP reduced overall Medicare spending while maintaining or improving quality, though quality measurement remains challenging and results can vary by design and implementation.
Inside MedPAC: MSSP vs. Medicare Advantage with Michael Chernew | Episode 204
Q: What exactly is MedPAC and what are you doing over there?
Chernew explains MedPAC as an independent federal advisory body that analyzes Medicare payment policies, including payments to hospitals, physicians, and Medicare Advantage, and provides technical guidance to Congress; the aim is to support efficient, high-quality care without expanding beyond its cost constraints.
Driving Healthcare Innovation with Halle Tecco | Episode 203
Q: Can you give examples where this alignment worked well and where it didn't?
Omada Health's program tied reimbursement to measurable outcomes like weight loss and A1C, ensuring the product and sales teams work toward outcomes, while fertility clinics showed misalignment where profitability came from more rounds rather than success.
Driving Healthcare Innovation with Halle Tecco | Episode 203
Q: What prompted Halle Tecco to write the book and what is the core message?
She wanted to share stories from digital health and explain how aligning mission with margin—where the way you get paid reinforces the healthcare outcomes you want—can drive scalable improvements.
202. The Future of AI in Primary Care: Jacob Shiff on the ACCESS Model
Q: What would the elevator pitch be for a primary care clinician thinking about engaging with this?
Access offers new, effective, coordinated care options for managing common chronic conditions, is covered by Medicare, vetted like other providers, and centers on outcomes to improve patient health and potentially reduce total cost of care by enabling better coordination and ongoing support with technology-enabled options.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The ACO Show

What is The ACO Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data-driven, policy-forward show that centers on value-based care, accountable care organizations, and payment reforms in U.S. healthcare. Episodes frequently feature healthcare executives, clinicians, policy leaders, and researchers discussing CMS programs (like MSSP and ACCESS), practical implementation for independent practices, and the economics of care models. The conversation often covers how to scale innovative care while maintaining physician autonomy, safeguards against gaming, and real-world outcomes and cost implications. Noteworthy are the frequent guest appearances by senior leaders from Aledade and a consistent emphasis on practical paths for practices to participate in value-based arrangements, making it useful for practiti... more

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Recent guests on The ACO Show include:

1. Michael Chernew
2. Halle Tecco
3. Jacob Shiff
4. Brad Briner
5. Alex Mullineaux
6. Dr. Paul Offit
7. Amelia Knopp
8. Dr. Ryan Knopp

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