# Why More Visits Save More Lives: The ACO Shift for 2026

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Podcast: [The Disrupted Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-disrupted-podcast-4476105)
Published: 2025-12-05T21:27:22+00:00
Episode link: https://anchor.fm/james-preston05
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## Resource

In this episode of The Disrupted Podcast, Jamie and Scott dive into the major shift happening as the organization enters a new Accountable Care Organization (ACO) in January. The new model offers a 30% increased allotment for high-risk traditional Medicare patients — but with that opportunity comes responsibility. Scott breaks down the data that matters most: visits drive outcomes. The analytics are clear — patients who are seen more frequently cost the system less in emergency and hospital spending. Yet the current numbers show a gap: 2.5 visits per patient per month when the model requires four. Scott explains why every facilitator needs to initiate visits, how telehealth fits seamlessly into day-to-day care, and why therapists, NPs, doctors, and specialists all play interconnected roles in preventing hospitalizations. The conversation highlights efficiency, accountability, and simple, repeatable workflows that make care better — and dramatically more cost-effective. This episode is a call to action for every person who steps into a patient’s home: your visit is not just a touchpoint — it’s prevention, protection, and partnership.

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