Over the past decade, accountable care organizations (ACOs) have emerged as major players in the healthcare industry. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been a significant driver of the modern ACO structure and the promulgation of this payment arrangement nationwide. The largest ACO program is currently the Medicare Shared Savings Program. In this report, we provide timely and relevant insights about the state of the MSSP ACO market, with our discussion including topics such as: 

• Introduction and market overview
• Pathways to Success review
• Overall MSSP results
• Observations on gross savings rates