Incentivizing Organ Protection
As of April 11, 2026, the CMS ACCESS Model is rolling out, rewarding healthcare providers who successfully manage the intersection of heart, kidney, and metabolic health. This focuses on holistic outcomes rather than individual procedures.
The CKM Care Framework
Medicare now pays for 'interdisciplinary coordination' between cardiologists and nephrologists. [Image showing the overlap of heart, kidney, and metabolic systems] LSI keywords like 'value-based CKM' and 'CMS ACCESS' are defining 2026 healthcare policy.
Risk Adjustment Multiplier
CMS Performance Payment
Strategic Advice: Ask your care team if they are participating in the CMS ACCESS model for better-integrated support.