Bronx-based Atlas IPA Leads Nation in Medicare Cost Savings

The results, derived from newly released data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), highlight a significant shift in managing high-acuity patients. Atlas IPA surpassed its CMS benchmark with a 31.5% gross savings rate, a metric driven by the organization’s focus on keeping patients in their homes rather than institutional settings.

Dr. Sumir Sahgal, founder of Essen Health Care, credited the model’s success to its specialized approach for vulnerable populations. By prioritizing clinical infrastructure and intensive care coordination, the organization aims to stabilize patients with chronic conditions while reducing the overall cost of their medical management. As the ACO REACH model continues to hold providers financially accountable for both total cost and quality, Atlas IPA plans to expand its investment in multidisciplinary teams to sustain these performance levels in future years.