FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2024
Colchester, Vt., – OneCare Vermont, a pioneering accountable care organization (ACO) dedicated to improving Vermont’s healthcare system, has announced plans to wind down its operations at the conclusion of 2025. This decision comes as the Vermont All-Payer ACO Model (VTAPM), a state-led initiative designed specifically for Vermont, is set to conclude at the end of the calendar year 2025.
This pivotal moment in the region’s healthcare reform journey follows nearly a decade of successful collaboration among healthcare providers to improve quality and reduce spending. With OneCare’s support, Vermont providers have realized millions in shared savings, enhanced care quality, and have engaged in unprecedented collaborative efforts. The organization has also played a crucial role in stabilizing primary care through its population health programs and Comprehensive Payment Reform (CPR) program for independent primary care practices.
“Together, we have made significant strides in transforming care delivery and payment models,” said Abe Berman, CEO of OneCare Vermont. “Our collective efforts have not only improved the quality of care for Vermonters but have also fostered a supportive environment for primary care providers and others across the care continuum during challenging times.”
In its final operational year, OneCare is committed to supporting its participant network in achieving shared cost and quality goals. The organization intends to maintain consistency for participants during the last year of the Vermont All-Payer Model. All programs, investments, and waivers will operate as previously planned to facilitate a smooth transition as participants explore future opportunities for 2026.
Throughout a challenging reform environment, OneCare has successfully united providers across the continuum of care to pursue common goals,” commented Anya Rader Wallack, OneCare board chair. “This effort built upon a long history of successful Vermont health care reform programs, and I feel confident the foundation we’ve established will serve as a strong basis for future innovations. On behalf of the board I want to thank the resourceful team at OneCare for their dedication to this important work.”
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