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Physician ACO Ownership
- Kristi Stovall
- Jun 30
- 2 min read
Physician ACO Ownership
Reclaiming Autonomy: Why Leading Physicians Are Choosing to Build ACOs with VSM
For physician leaders, one of the most defining decisions is choosing the right partner to help guide your path forward—on your terms, with your team.
As CMS pushes more aggressively toward risk and value-based care, the pace of change isn’t slowing down—and the pressure on providers isn’t either.
If you’re considering joining or re-evaluating an ACO for 2026, this may be your most important opportunity to take control of your future.
Beyond Participation: The Case for Ownership
For high-performing providers, traditional ACO participation often means alignment without authority. Value Service Management offers an alternative.
We operate MSSP ACOs designed to expand primary care’s role in a VBC FFS environment—delivering a larger slice of shared savings by strategically shrinking the total cost of care. You retain control, and we provide the lift: administrative, clinical, and regulatory.
Our model doesn’t just enable participation in value-based care—it enables physician-led transformation.
A New Path for Outpatient Primary Care Providers
For independent outpatient practices, success in value-based care often hinges on having the right partner—not just a contract. VSM helps primary care physicians operate their own ACOs while staying focused on clinical care. We provide turnkey support to reduce friction, lighten administrative burden, and operationalize performance improvement strategies.
Whether you're ready to launch your first ACO or transition from a passive role to a leadership position, VSM provides the experience and infrastructure to make it possible.
A Dedicated ACO Strategy for Long-Term Care Physicians
In addition to our outpatient primary care ACOs, VSM has developed a dedicated ACO structure specifically for long-term care (LTC) providers. We recognize that LTC PCPs face distinct clinical workflows, unique patient populations, and complex facility dynamics.
Our LTC ACO strategy is designed to support:
Higher prevalence of dementia and cognitive decline
Coordination with hospice and palliative care partners
Alignment between post-acute facility staff and the physician team
Outcomes-focused care planning for medically complex seniors
This is not an adapted primary care model. It’s an ACO designed for the realities of long-term care—built by leaders who understand the space.
Built to Scale. Designed to Support.
Being in an ACO is demanding. We recognize that. And we don’t expect you to carry the burden alone.
VSM deploys seasoned clinical and administrative teams who handle the complexities of ACO operations—from compliance and coding to quality reporting and care coordination.
You stay focused on care—we manage the rest.
We also bring in best-in-class technology partners to deliver analytics, care gap closure, virtual support, and condition-specific risk stratification—so you’re always equipped to deliver the right care, at the right time, with the right tools.
The Time to Act Is Now
If you’re ready to lead with physician ACO ownership (and looking for a partner who knows how to build the framework that lets you do it) now is the time to start the conversation.
The ability to sign with a new ACO for the 2026 performance year ends July 30. After that, enrollment closes.
Whether you serve outpatient populations, long-term care facilities, or both—VSM is the partner built to support your growth, autonomy, and success.
Let’s Start the Conversation
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