America’s MDE

A unique opportunity to become a member of a Medicare Direct Contracting Entity.

Created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, Medicare Direct Entities (MDE)…

Build on the success of the CMS’s shared saving programs and value based programs
Seek to move beyond the concept of Accountable Care Organizations
Learn more at https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/aco-reach

Become a Member

Based in central Florida, America’s Medicare Direct Entity (MDE) has enrolled more than 10,000 fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries and has contracted with primary care physicians as well as specialists. The network now includes 5 hospitals and more than 1,000 physicians, including the Cleveland Clinic.

One of the Chosen Few

With its proven track record in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, combined with its significant presence in Brevard County, America’s MDE was awarded with the CMS Medicare ACO Reach Model.

Membership Advantages

The benefits of participation with an Advanced Payment Model (APM) in a MDE network are numerous:

There is no MIPS/MACRA penalty and the administrative burden is significantly reduced.
There is an automatic 5% APM incentive bonus which is paid directly to your practice from CMS, as a lump sum annually.
There is increased reimbursement – a minimum of 110% of the Medicare allowable for all evaluation and management services.
There are beneficiary enhancements and waivers for patients as well.
There is an opportunity for participation in shared savings with no downside risk.

Enroll Today

Open enrollment has just recently started for 2024. Click here to review a Letter of Agreement or call Greg Shockey at (682) 351-7989 to take the first step.