CMS launches ACCESS program to reward Medicare digital health solutions that improve outcomes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services introduced the ACCESS program, a new initiative that invites digital health companies to participate in Medicare.

The program ties Medicare payments to demonstrable patient improvements, shifting reimbursement to a value‑based model that rewards outcomes.

Industry observers view the move as a potential breakthrough for digital therapeutics, providing a clearer route to scale within the Medicare system.

If successful, the approach could set a precedent for outcome‑based payments across other payer segments, though implementation details are still being worked out.