January 16, 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a webinar on Thursday, January 29, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM ET, about the LEAD Model, including model goals, participation options, eligibility, and payment methodology. The LEAD Model team will also provide more information on the application process, timeline, and resources.
Session information and the registration link are below. Please submit questions to CMS in advance via the registration form and forward event details to colleagues who may be interested in learning more about the LEAD Model.
LEAD builds upon the CMS Innovation Center’s earlier accountable care work and utilizes improved benchmarking to appeal to a broader mix of health-care providers, including those with specialized patient populations and those new to ACOs. With a 10-year performance period, the longest ever tested by the CMS Innovation Center, LEAD offers a pathway toward sustainable long-term benchmarks and savings. It also focuses on better serving coordinated care for high-needs patients, such as those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, and those who are homebound or home-limited.
Register to attend the webinar.
Following the event, presentation materials will be available on the LEAD Model webpage.
You may contact the LEAD Help Desk at LEAD@cms.hhs.gov with questions. To stay up to date on upcoming model announcements, events, and resources, join the CMS LEAD listserv by visiting the LEAD Model webpage.