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October 30, 2026

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Advancing Social Risk Adjustment In Value-Based Payment

Advancing Social Risk Adjustment In Value-Based Payment

Health Affairs | October 23, 2026

Over time, there has been growing recognition that beyond clinical factors, social and economic conditions can play a role in shaping variation of population outcomes that are targeted by value-based payment models.

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Why Medicare Accountable Care Organizations should care about the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program

Milliman MedInsight | October 14, 2026

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is advancing an initiative that proposes to expand access to GLP-1s for the Medicare population: the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge short-term demonstration program. The program started on July 1, 2026, and is intended to continue until December 31, 2027.

 

Inside Tufts Medicine’s physician-led approach to data and AI

Becker’s Health IT | October 26, 2026

In a clinically integrated network where nearly 70% of primary care physicians are independent, leaders cannot rely on a traditional management structure to drive change. Physician governance and trusted data become essential to engagement and to whether AI-powered insights earn clinicians’ confidence.

Medicare’s ACO Model Begins, Kidney Care Cannot Be Left Behind

Contributor: Medicare’s ACO Model Begins, Kidney Care Cannot Be Left Behind

AJMC | October 23, 2026

In 2027, Medicare will enter an important transition in its continued evolution toward accountable care. The Long-term Enhanced Accountable Care Organization Design (LEAD) Model will begin a 10-year test intended to make accountable care more stable, inclusive, and responsive to patients with complex needs.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Sponsored Webinars

 

The 2027 Value-Based Care Automation Playbook: What to Automate First, How to Prove ROI, and When to Scale


November 5, 2026 | 1pm EST



Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly from experimentation to real-world deployment across value-based care. But as organizations plan for 2027, a critical question remains: Which workflows should be automated first, and how can leaders demonstrate measurable value?

 
TCARE

Aging in Place Takes a Team: Supporting Caregivers, Strength and Independence


November 12, 2026 | 1pm EST



Learn how to apply core person-centered thinking tools in your daily work to build stronger relationships, support informed decision-making, and create service plans that reflect what truly matters to the person.

 

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upcoming webinar announcements!

Recorded Webinars

 
Navina

ACO data, unfiltered: Hot takes from the people who actually read the reports



Join us for a session built for ACO leaders who want the real story behind their performance numbers – no polite webinar energy, just candid, occasionally unhinged takes on what’s actually going on in your reporting.

 
Connective Health

From Raw Data to Quality Care: Using Interoperability and Clinical Data Infrastructure to Close Care Gaps



Healthcare data is notoriously siloed across Electronic Health Records (EHRs), claims databases, and pharmacies. Capturing a complete longitudinal patient record is highly challenging, yet entirely achievable.

 
 
Avery Telehealth

What's Next for RPM & CCM: Navigating CMS's New Rules and Programs



This discussion will focus on what's changing and what it means for how value-based care organizations planning ahead.

 
Managed Care Resource Alliance

From Policy to Member Action: Preparing for Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements



In this webinar we'll look at Medicaid community engagement requirements through the lens of member engagement, operational readiness, access, & the ability to turn policy requirements into meaningful member action.

 
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Check out our Webinar Archive to view past webinars on a variety of value-based care related topics!

Upcoming Conferences

2026 FLAACOs Annual Fall Conference


The FLAACOs Annual Conference is the premier professional development and networking opportunity for not only existing and developing ACOs, but any organizations, in Florida and nationwide, that are interested in value-based healthcare models.


November 9-11, 2026 | Orlando, FL

 
 

APG Annual Fall Conference 2026


This year's conference will focus on key issues for our physician group members as they abide by their purpose in advancing accountable care models; persevere in overcoming challenges, such as ongoing payment pressures; and seize the possibilities of technology and other means for innovation and growth. 


November 18-20, 2026 | Oxon Hill, MD

 
 

Value Based Care Strategy Forum 2027


This forum brings together the leaders executing value-based care, not just talking about it. Health system execs, payer strategists, and risk-bearing organizations convene to share what is driving real financial performance and clinical impact. Expect practical roadmaps, hard-earned financial insights, care model redesign strategies, and data & technology approaches that work in the real world.



February 8-9, 2027 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL

 
 

Virtual Silver Anniversary 25th Population Health Colloquium

Virtual Online Video Live & Archived

Part of the Heritage Value-based Care Conference Series

December 9-11, 2026 - Learn More

Virtual 6th Value-based Payments Summit Special Edition: Held in Conjunction with the 2027 Health Care Value Week


Part of the Heritage Value-based Care Conference Series

March 8-12, 2027 - Learn More

 

Exhibitor Spotlight

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For more than a decade, ActualMeds has automated clinical best practices for comprehensive medication review and medication reconciliation, bringing expertise in interoperability and AI, as well as deep clinical expertise to create seamless medication management across all post-acute care settings.


The innovative platform with highly structured, precise protocols drives scalable high-touch interactions that result in meaningful patient engagement, elimination of SDOH barriers, and problem resolution to promote adherence and reduce hospitalization and re-admissions for high-risk patients.

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Platinum Level Exhibitors

Thank you to our Platinum Level exhibitors! These organizations offer the absolute highest quality products & services to the value-based care community. To learn more & visit their interactive booths, click on the logos below:

 
 
 
 

Gold Level Exhibitors

Thank you to our Gold Level exhibitors! To learn more & visit their interactive booths, click on the logos below:

Find out how your organization can be featured here and receive additional benefits including a customized booth on our website, social media campaigns, hosted and marketed webinars, an interactive session with top-level VBC executives and consultants, and more! Click here!

 
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