All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model
Collaborate with Netrin Health for Success.
What is Primary Care AHEAD?
Primary Care AHEAD is a voluntary, patient-centered advanced primary care program that aligns Medicare with state-driven primary care initiatives. Built on a flexible framework, it supports care transformation efforts while complementing statewide Medicaid priorities. The program aims to enhance care coordination, strengthen connections to community resources, improve quality outcomes, and deliver whole-person care—all while reducing provider burden.
Primary Care Practices and Hospitals: Interested in Participating in the AHEAD Model?
Hospitals and primary care providers in selected states should understand the payment structures, requirements, and potential risks and rewards of the model. Initial preparation might involve financial analysis, setting quality benchmarks, enhancing performance, and establishing care management systems and health equity strategies. This preparation will help ensure a smooth transition and alignment with the program's goals for improved care delivery and financial sustainability.
Next Steps for Preparing
- Understanding the Model: Familiarize yourself with the payment structures, requirements, and potential benefits and risks of the AHEAD Model.
- Start Pre-Implementation Activities: States in Cohorts 1 and 2 began the pre-implementation period in July 2024, and Cohort 3 will begin in January 2025. Use this time to begin planning and adapting to the new model.
- Preparation Tasks: Focus on financial modeling, establishing quality benchmarks, and improving performance. Build out care management infrastructure and develop strategies for health equity to meet program expectations.
To successfully transition into the AHEAD Model, partner with a trusted value-based care expert (VBC) to navigate payment structures, optimize operational planning, enhance quality reporting, and ensure full compliance with AHEAD requirements. It will allow you to get guided through every step of the process to achieve success.
Why Choose Netrin Health as Your AHEAD Partner
Data Analytics & Population Health Management
- Comprehensive Data Integration
- Data-Driven Insights
- Real-Time Event Notifications
- Insights at the Point of Care
Practice Transformation & Leadership Engagement
- Workflow Analysis
- Actionable Best Practices
- Streamlined Program Support
- Customized Improvement Strategies
Comprehensive Support for Value-Based Care
As an established Care Transformation Organization (CTO) in MDPCP, Netrin Health has played a key role in supporting practices as they navigate value-based care. With a strong history of guiding practices to success, we’ve provided customized tools and services that optimize care management, improve operational efficiency, and enhance quality reporting.
Discover our suite of services, expertise, and support that positions us to deliver impactful support under the AHEAD Model.
A Team with Combined Expertise in Diverse Value-Based Care Programs
Partner with a team that brings extensive collective experience across a wide range of value-based care programs, including Maryland-focused initiatives, MSSP ACO, MDPCP, and Commercial ACOs.
Ready to Move AHEAD with Confidence?
“At Netrin Health, I feel we are one big family to accomplish the same goal, delivering seamless and high-quality care to our patients across the care continuum.”
Dr. Seth Eaton MD
Laurel, MD