Accepted · July 2026 Cohort

Refer a patient.
Bill one code.
We handle the rest.

Companion Health is a CMS ACCESS Model participant delivering technology-enabled chronic care for Original Medicare beneficiaries. Our early Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic track is now accepting physician referrals — with additional tracks launching soon.

Start a referral How it works

Clinical tracks available through Companion Health

Early Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic · coming soon Musculoskeletal · coming soon Behavioral Health · coming soon
Why ACCESS · Why Now

A parallel payment system for the patients you can't reach through fee-for-service.

CMS built ACCESS because FFS works well — but only for a sliver of Medicare beneficiaries. ACCESS is a 10-year model that makes technology-supported care fully reimbursable for everyone else.

<5%
of physicians participate in Medicare preventative services today
70%
of older adults manage their healthcare entirely alone
2/3
of Medicare beneficiaries qualify with just one condition
10yr
model — this is payment infrastructure, not a pilot
The referral flywheel

Four steps. That's the whole workflow.

ACCESS introduces a new co-management G-code that pays physicians for referring — not for documentation, not for billing complexity, not for ongoing compliance. You refer. We do the care. CMS pays you both.

Identify a qualifying patient

Any Original Medicare patient with hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity with central adiposity, or prediabetes is eligible for our eCKM track. One condition is enough.

Send a one-click referral

Use our referral tool directly, or fax/e-refer from your EHR. No forms for the patient, no prior auth. Enrollment happens on our side.

Bill the co-management G-code

Submit the ACCESS co-management code to CMS. Get paid for your role in the patient's care — without documenting anything beyond the referral itself.

Receive progress updates

We send structured updates on your patient's biometrics, adherence, and outcomes. You stay informed. We stay accountable for the outcome reporting.

Outcome-aligned care COMPANION HEALTH
What you get

Everything FFS preventative care isn't.

  • Minimal-effort revenue

    The new co-management G-code pays for the referral relationship itself. No monthly documentation quotas, no 20-minute time thresholds, no compliance gymnastics.

  • Public outcome scores

    CMS publishes risk-adjusted outcomes for every ACCESS organization starting in 2027. You'll refer with confidence — and see exactly how we perform versus the benchmark.

  • Structured progress updates

    Patient biometrics, medication adherence, lifestyle milestones, and outcome trajectory — delivered into your workflow on a regular cadence. You stay the PCP of record.

  • Zero patient cost-sharing

    Companion Health waives CMS co-pays for ACCESS enrollees. Your patients get the full care experience with no out-of-pocket barriers to engagement.

Standing with CMS

"ACCESS introduces a way of paying for care that focuses on results. It offers clinicians a new predictable payment option, giving them the flexibility to use digital tools that help people take charge of their health."

— Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator, CMS · ACCESS Model announcement
Provider FAQ

Questions, answered.

Which patients qualify for the early Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic track?

Any Original Medicare beneficiary with at least one of: hypertension, dyslipidemia (abnormal or elevated lipids including cholesterol), obesity or overweight with a marker of central obesity, or prediabetes. Only one qualifying condition is required for enrollment. Medicare Advantage enrollees are not eligible for ACCESS.

What is the new co-management G-code and how do I bill it?

ACCESS introduces a model-specific G-code that allows referring physicians to be reimbursed by CMS for co-managing a patient enrolled with an ACCESS participant. We provide a billing cheat sheet and an EHR-ready workflow at onboarding, and our team is available to support your billing office directly.

Do I give up managing my patient?

No. You remain the PCP of record. Patients retain all Original Medicare rights, including the freedom to see any Medicare provider. Companion Health delivers a specific technology-enabled care layer for the qualifying conditions in the eCKM track — you continue providing all other primary care. We share structured updates so you're never out of the loop.

How does Companion Health get paid, and why does that matter to me?

CMS pays participants through Outcome-Aligned Payments — 50% prospective each quarter, 50% contingent on achieving outcome targets relative to patient baselines. This means we're financially aligned with your patient actually improving. A portion of our compensation is at risk; yours is not.

When can I start referring?

The first ACCESS cohort launches July 1, 2026. We are enrolling referring physician partners now and will activate referral workflows ahead of the launch date. Complete the form below to be onboarded.

What about the other three ACCESS tracks?

Companion Health is launching with the early Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (eCKM) track in July 2026. The full ACCESS model includes four tracks — eCKM, CKM, Musculoskeletal, and Behavioral Health — and we plan to expand into additional tracks in future performance periods. Join our provider list to be notified when each new track goes live.

Join the referral network

Become a founding referring practice.

First-cohort referring physicians will shape our care protocols and build long-term outcome data with us. Let's talk.

A new Medicare care option · Starting July 2026

Better support
for your heart health —
at no cost to you.

Companion Health is part of a new Medicare program called ACCESS. We help people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, prediabetes, or weight concerns take small daily steps toward feeling better — with caring support that fits into everyday life.

See if you qualify What you'll get

Care we offer today — with more coming

Heart, blood pressure & metabolic health Diabetes care · coming soon Joint & muscle pain · coming soon Mood & anxiety support · coming soon
What makes this different

Real care. Real support. No cost to you.

ACCESS is a new 10-year Medicare program designed to make chronic care easier for the people who need it most. Here's what you should know.

$0
Companion Health waives Medicare cost-sharing. You pay nothing out of pocket.
1
qualifying condition is all you need to join — your doctor can refer you, or you can enroll directly.
100%
voluntary — you keep all your Medicare benefits and can see any Medicare doctor.
90d
You can switch, pause, or leave the program any time — no penalties.
A companion on your journey COMPANION HEALTH
What to expect

Care that comes to you.

  • A simple check-in routine

    Easy daily or weekly moments — a blood pressure reading, a quick question, a short walk. Nothing overwhelming. We meet you where you are.

  • Devices we provide if you need them

    Blood pressure cuffs, activity trackers, and other helpful tools — sent to you, free. You'll never be asked to buy equipment to take part.

  • A real team you can reach

    Questions? Concerns? A friendly care team is here by phone, text, or video. We'll also share your progress with your regular doctor so everyone is on the same page.

  • Your goals, at your pace

    We set outcome goals based on your personal starting point — not a one-size-fits-all target. Small steady progress is the goal, and we celebrate it with you.

Backed by Medicare

The ACCESS Model was built by Medicare to reach the millions of older adults managing chronic conditions on their own — with support that fits real life, not just doctor's visits.

— Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · cms.gov/priorities/innovation
Patient FAQ

What you might be wondering.

Will this cost me anything?

No. Companion Health waives all Medicare co-pays and cost-sharing for patients in the ACCESS program. We'll never ask you to buy a device, pay a fee, or pay anything out of pocket to take part.

Do I still see my regular doctor?

Yes — absolutely. You keep all your Medicare benefits and can see any Medicare doctor you choose. Companion Health works alongside your regular primary care doctor, not instead of them. We share updates about your progress so your whole care team stays informed.

Who qualifies for the program right now?

Right now, we support adults with Original Medicare who have one or more of the following: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, prediabetes, or obesity (or overweight with a marker of central obesity). You only need one of these to join. Note: people with Medicare Advantage plans are not eligible for ACCESS, though your plan may offer something similar.

Is joining mandatory?

No. Joining ACCESS is completely voluntary. You can enroll directly or be referred by your doctor — and you can leave, switch programs, or pause any time. Your Medicare coverage is never affected.

What happens when I enroll?

After you sign up, a care team member will call to welcome you and answer any questions. We'll mail you any devices you need — like a blood pressure cuff — and walk you through how to use them. From there, check-ins are simple and fit around your life.

What if I have diabetes, chronic pain, or depression?

We're starting with the early Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic track, but Companion Health plans to expand into additional ACCESS tracks — including diabetes, joint and muscle pain, and mood and anxiety support — in future phases. Join our patient list and we'll reach out when new care tracks become available.

Get started

Let's see if this is right for you.

Tell us a little about yourself and a Companion Health care team member will reach out with next steps. Takes less than a minute.