Aledade ACOs Generate Over $1 Billion in Medicare Savings in 2024
BETHESDA, Md. – September 2, 2025 — Aledade, the nation’s largest network of independent primary care practices, announced that its accountable care organizations (ACOs) saved Medicare more than $1 billion in 2024 through the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). The savings were achieved by improving care quality and outcomes for over 1 million Medicare beneficiaries, underscoring the impact of value-based care models.
According to recently released CMS data, Aledade ACOs accounted for nearly 20% of total MSSP shared savings, while caring for about 11% of all MSSP beneficiaries. Aledade’s most experienced ACOs, representing a quarter of its beneficiaries, achieved savings exceeding 10%, compared to 5% for beneficiaries in non-Aledade ACOs.
“These results prove that value-based care works—for patients, clinicians, and the Medicare program,” said Dr. Farzad Mostashari, co-founder and CEO of Aledade. “By supporting primary care clinicians in their transition to value-based care, we are improving patient lives, strengthening primary care, and saving taxpayer dollars.”
Key Results from 2024 MSSP Performance Year
- $320 million saved for taxpayers
- $775 million earned in shared savings payments
- $665 per beneficiary in savings, a 20% increase over last year
- 93% of Aledade ACOs earned shared savings, compared to 73% of non-Aledade ACOs
- Average $390,000 in shared savings per practice
Strengthening Primary Care Through Value-Based Care
Aledade’s network spans rural, suburban, and urban communities, demonstrating that paying for value rather than volume delivers better outcomes for both patients and providers. The company’s approach emphasizes preventive, proactive care to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency department visits.
In 2024, Aledade partners:
- Prevented nearly 96,000 hospitalizations and 167,000 emergency visits
- Conducted over 800,000 annual wellness visits
- Scored 4% higher than the national average for hypertension control, improving chronic disease management
Community Health Centers Achieve Strong Results
Community Health Centers (CHCs) face unique challenges in delivering care to underserved populations. More than 25% of all CHCs in MSSP are part of Aledade’s network. Aledade’s CHC Center of Excellence provides tailored resources and training to help these organizations succeed in value-based care.
In 2024, Aledade’s 10 CHC-only ACOs achieved:
- $585 in savings per beneficiary, a 38% year-over-year increase
- $96 million in total shared savings, up 62% year over year
High-Performing ACOs Lead the Way
Aledade’s highest-performing group, the Louisiana ACO, achieved more than 17% in savings and ranked No. 1 nationally for timely appointments, care coordination, and provider communication.
By the close of 2024, Aledade was partnered with 1,900+ primary care organizations across 59 ACOs, collectively serving over 1 million Medicare beneficiaries.
