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News Release NAACOS Statement on Extension of DUALS Act of 2024 Attributed to Clif Gaus, Sc.D., President and CEO of the National Association of ACOs The National Association of ACOS thanks Sens. Cassidy (R-LA), Warner (D-VA), Cornyn (R-TX), Carper (D-DE), Scott (R-SC), and Menendez (D-NJ) for introducing the DUALS Act, which seeks to improve the coordination of coverage for dual eligible beneficiaries. We are pleased that accountable care organizations (ACOs) are listed as a type of integrated care program model, recognizing the track record of success ACOs have in providing improved care at lower costs for beneficiaries. We look forward to continuing to work with sponsors to ensure that Medicaid agencies and managed care organizations partner with ACOs to integrate care for dual eligible beneficiaries. ##### Contact: David Pittman |