A Leavitt Partners whitepaper, “The Rise and Future of Medicaid ACOs,” identifies five things that will probably shape Medicaid Accountable Care Organization growth in the next few years. The paper discusses:

1. Providers’ ability to manage risk. 

2. Outreach and preexisting managed care infrastructure. 

3. Stakeholder acceptance or pushback.

4. State legislative and regulatory requirements. 

5. Data capabilities.