SYNNOVA ACO NURSING HOME
Contracting Deadline for 2027 program:
July 31st, 2026
ELEVATING CARE FOR SNF RESIDENTS IN THE 2027 ACO LEAD MODEL
Synnova ACO is an healthcare organization participating in the CMS LEAD Model (Long-term Enhanced ACO Design). We are seeking a select group of Preferred SNF Partners to join our high-performance network who want to transform the quality of life for their permanent residents while stabilizing facility operations.
HOW SYNNOVA SUPPLEMENTS YOUR EXISTING
LONG-TERM CARE TEAM:
High-Acuity Support for Your Medical Director or SNFist
We respect the oversight of your Medical Director or SNFist(s). Synnova provides a collaborative liaisons for Synnova’s long-term residents:
- High-Acuity Consulting: We provide extra oversight for complex Synnova members (e.g., oncology, multi-organ failure), acting as a “dedicated assistant” to your Medical Director for these high-risk patients.
- Shadow Documentation: We manage the heavy lifting of ACO-specific quality reporting and HCC Risk Adjustment, ensuring your residents’ “sickness” is accurately captured to protect the facility’s care-level reimbursement.
24/7 Nursing "Safety Net" for Your Floor Staff
Working alongside your Medical Director and SNFist(s), Synnova delivers a 24/7 clinical safety net for your floor staff and residents:
- Real-Time Triage: If a Synnova member shows signs of decline at 2:00 AM, your nurses can call the Synnova Rapid Response Line for immediate consultation with a specialized geriatric nurse or NP.
- Treatment in Place: Real-Time Triage: If a Synnova member shows signs of decline at 2:00 AM, your nurses can call the Synnova Rapid Response Line for immediate consultation with a specialized geriatric nurse or NP.
RISE Team: Your Social Work Extension
For residents who do eventually transition to lower levels of care (like Assisted Living), our RISE Team manages the entire hand-off.
- We provide monitoring, care coordination, and home-safety checks that ensure a successful move, protecting your facility’s 30-Day Readmission Metrics.
MAXIMIZING SNF REVENUE AND BED STABILITY THROUGH THE SYNNOVA LEAD ACO PARTNERSHIP
For our Preferred Provider Network, Synnova ACO introduces The CARA Rewards (Clinical Achievement & Resident Alignment). This program moves beyond traditional per-diem billing, allowing your facility and medical leadership to share in the savings generated by superior clinical management of your long-term residents.
The "Direct-to-Skilled" Internal Waiver
If a long-term resident has a clinical setback (e.g., a fall or a pneumonia flare), you normally have to send them to a hospital for 3 days just to “qualify” for Medicare Part A skilled coverage.
- The Synnova Advantage: Under the LEAD Model 3-Day Waiver, we can “flip” a long-term resident from custodial to skilled care right in their own bed without a hospital stay.
- Revenue Protection: This keeps the resident in your facility, earns you the higher skilled rate for the rehab period, and spares the resident the trauma of a hospital transfer.
The "Care-in-Place" Performance Kicker Through our Annual Shared Savings Program
| Achievement Level | Readmission Rate Target | The CARA Reward Split |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Partner | < 10% | 50% of Generated Savings |
| Advantage Partner | 10% – 15% | 40% of Generated Savings |
| Network Partner | 15% – 18% | 30% of Generated Savings |