The HPC updated its ACO Certification standards for certifications effective beginning in 2022. This first significant update to the certification standards since the ACO Certification program’s inception is known as ACO LEAP, reflecting its emphasis on learning, equity, and patient-centeredness. The ACO LEAP standards are designed to allow for a variety of ACO approaches to meeting core principles consistent with the “Learning Health System” framework developed by the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine). This approach focuses on the ACO model as a catalyst for learning and improvement, recognizing ACO structures, processes, and approaches conducive to learning and improvement over time.
In 2024 and 2025, the core certification criteria remain the same as in the prior application cycle, but the HPC has strengthened and focused the program's health equity component. These updates were reviewed by the HPC’s Care Delivery Transformation Committee at its February 15, 2023 meeting.
Profiles of the LEAP 2024-2025 Certified ACOS
Resources for the 2024-2025 Certification Cycle
2024-2025 Application Requirements and Platform User Guide (PUG)
PUG – Population Health Management Programs and Targets Template
PUG – Behavioral Health Integration Process and Targets Template
2024-25 Application Requirements Overview Webinar Slides
2024-25 Application Requirements Overview Webinar Recording
HPC-Certified ACOs - LEAP 2024-2025
Atrius Health, Inc.
Baycare Health Partners, Inc., inclusive of Pioneer Valley Accountable Care, LLC; and Baystate Health Care Alliance, LLC
Berkshire Health Systems, Inc. (certification under LEAP 2022-23 standards through 2024)
Beth Israel Lahey Health Performance Network, inclusive of Beth Israel Deaconess Physician Organization, LLC (Beth Israel Deaconess Care Organization); Lahey Clinical Performance Network, LLC; and Lahey Clinical Performance Accountable Care Organization, LLC
BMC Health System, Inc., inclusive of Boston Accountable Care Organization, Inc.; and BMC Integrated Care Services, Inc.
Cambridge Public Health Commission D/B/A Cambridge Health Alliance
Children’s Medical Center Corporation, inclusive of Children’s Hospital Corporation; and Boston Children’s Health Accountable Care Organization (Boston Children’s Accountable Care Organization)
Community Care Cooperative, Inc.
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Corp. (certification under LEAP 2022-23 standards through 2024)
Mass General Brigham, inclusive of Mass General Brigham Accountable Care Organization, LLC
Reliant Medical Group, Inc.
Signature Healthcare Corporation D/B/A Signature Healthcare
Southcoast Health System, Inc., inclusive of Southcoast Accountable Care Organization, LLC; and Southcoast Health Network, LLC
Steward Health Care Network, Inc., inclusive of Steward Medicaid Care Network, Inc.
Trinity Health of New England, inclusive of Mercy Health Accountable Care Organization, LLC; and Trinity Health Of New England CIN, LLC
Tufts Medicine, inclusive of Tufts Medicine Integrated Network; Tufts Medicine Partnership ACO, LLC; and Wellforce Care Plan, LLC
UMass Memorial Health, Inc. (certification under LEAP 2022-23 standards through 2024)