Community Care Cooperative Welcomes Four New Federally Qualified Health Center Partners as it expands its Medicare Shared Savings Program

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Community Care Cooperative (C3), the only Accountable Care Organization (ACO) in Massachusetts founded and governed by Federally Qualified Health Centers, announces that it has partnered with two FQHCs in California, one in the District of Columbia, and one in North Carolina (NC) to participate in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP).

C3 shares in the risk and reward across 43 FQHCs’ value-based agreements, representing more than 45,000 Medicare beneficiaries.

FQHCs are known for delivering high-quality, person-centered care that reduces total medical expenditures. C3’s partners are committed to sustaining local primary care by improving outcomes, quality of care, and cost-efficiency. This expansion will significantly enhance healthcare access and quality for the communities served, reflecting C3’s ongoing commitment to improving community health and well-being.

The four new participating FQHCs are:

• Bread for the City, D.C.
• Shasta Cascade Health Centers, CA
• Shingletown Medical Center, CA
• Western North Carolina Community Health Services, NC

“Our MSSP ACO serves as an entry point for FQHCs to participate in value-based care models. We appreciate the trust FQHCs have given us to be their ACO partner, and we look forward to continuing to improve the health and wellbeing of Medicare beneficiaries attributed to our networks,” said Christina Severin, CEO of C3. “FQHCs are an integral part of the healthcare system, and it is our pleasure to support FQHC providers on their journey to value-based care.”

C3’s growing Medicare ACOs include approximately 1,500 primary care physicians and 3,200 clinicians operating across communities in the District of Columbia, California, Connecticut, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington. C3 represents 240,000 Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries in a value-based risk arrangement and has earned over $84 million as an ACO since 2018.

About MSSP:

The Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) is CMS’s flagship value-based payment program designed to award value and outcomes, promoting accountability for the quality, cost, and experience of an assigned Medicare fee-for-service population. MSSP ACOs are groups of doctors, hospitals, FQHCs, and other healthcare providers who collaborate to give coordinated high-quality care to people with Medicare, focusing on innovative care delivery. For questions about the MSSP call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 877-486-2048. For questions about C3’s ACOs, call 866-676-9226, 8am – 5pm EST.

About Community Care Cooperative (C3):

Community Care Cooperative (C3) is a 501(c)(3) Accountable Care Organization (ACO) and the only ACO in Massachusetts founded and governed by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). C3 is exclusively focused on advancing integrated and coordinated community-based care for Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries. C3 works to strengthen health centers across the country, helping healthcare providers deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Our proven, scalable model offers a range of services, including value-based contracting, consulting, pharmacy, practice transformation, technology, and shared services.

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