CMS calls for applications for second cohort of KCC Model; deadline set for Mar. 25 -

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation says performance period participation agreements for the CMS Kidney Care First Option and Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting Options of the KCC Model are available for the cohort beginning Jan. 1, 2023. CMS Innovation states the applications have a term of four performance years, 2023 through 2026. A PY2023 Request for Applications and Application Instructions are available on the CMS website. The deadline for applying to the second cohort of the KCC Model is Mar. 25 and CMS doesn’t anticipate are further solicitations for participation in the program.