For independent providers & IPAs
The Value-Based Care Platform Built for Independent Physicians and IPAs.
Independent physicians and IPAs can access shared savings, improve quality scores, and increase revenue — without changing how you practice. Synergy handles the data, tools, and support.
$45M+
Distributed to affiliated
ACO physicians
0 risk
No upfront cost to
join our affiliated ACOs
9+
Years of consecutive
ACO savings
Your path to ACO shared savings
Join a Synergy-affiliated ACO
We connect you with an established MSSP ACO — no setup cost, no operational disruption.
No upfront cost
We handle the data & compliance
Our staff manages MIPS scoring, AWV tracking, and BHI/CCM documentation on your behalf.
Fully managed option
Earn your share of Medicare savings
Each year, savings generated by your ACO are distributed proportionally to participating physicians.
Annual distribution
Become an ACO
Your peers are earning extra Medicare revenue. Here's how.
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) pool physicians together to reduce Medicare costs and improve care. When the ACO spends less than its Medicare benchmark, participating physicians share in the savings — on top of standard fee-for-service revenue.
Synergy's affiliated ACOs are smaller than the California average, which means each physician receives a larger share of the savings pool.
Affiliated ACO performance (9-year avg)
- Total shared savings distributed
$45M+
- Average savings rate vs. FFS budget
7.54%
- Total Medicare savings generated
$63.7M
- Physician count vs. competing ACOs
Hundreds
vs. thousands
Why us?
Why IPAs choose Synergy
ACO Analytics for shared savings
BHI to close population health gaps
CCM at scale across member practices
EMR for independent practices
What's included
Everything you need to participate — fully managed
We provide the software, staff, and support. You focus on treating patients.
ACO shared savings
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Annual savings distribution to each physician
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Smaller ACO = higher per-physician share
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Track your ACO's savings progress in real time
BHI & CCM program support
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Certified health personnel on your behalf
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Patient outreach, phone calls, and documentation
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Monthly billing reports generated automatically
MIPS quality scoring
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Avoid MIPS payment adjustments and penalties
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Improve scores with targeted care gap alerts
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Staff-assisted data input available
Annual Wellness Visit tracking
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Per-patient AWV eligibility date tracking
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Automated patient notification support
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AWV completion reporting for ACO compliance
From independent provider to ACO participant in four steps
1
Contact Synergy
Tell us about your practice size, patient panel, and Medicare beneficiary mix.
2
Get matched to an ACO
We connect you with the right affiliated ACO based on your specialty and location.
3
We set up your tools
Our team onboards your practice onto the Synergy platform and handles data integration.
4
Earn shared savings
Participate in annual savings distributions while we manage your ACO obligations.
FAQ
Can an IPA participate in Medicare's Shared Savings Program?
Yes. IPAs frequently participate in MSSP by operating as an ACO directly. Many ACOs within California are formed by IPAs.
What software do IPAs need for value-based care?
IPAs typically need three capabilities: analytics to track shared savings and quality measures, care management programs (BHI, CCM) to improve outcomes across the network, and an EMR or data integration layer that connects member practices. Synergy provides all three in a unified platform.
How does BHI/CCM work across an IPA network?
The IPA's administrative team can manage enrollment, care plans, and billing across all member practices rather than each practice running its own disconnected program. This produces better outcomes and more consistent revenue capture across the network.
Is Synergy's platform only for ACOs?
No. While our platform is proven in ACO environments, it is designed for any physician-led organization operating under or transitioning to value-based contracts. This includes independent physician associations, clinically integrated networks (CINs), and independent medical groups.
Join with confidence — we carry the operational load
Independent practices often hesitate to join an ACO due to administrative complexity. Synergy's model is designed to remove that barrier entirely.
No upfront cost to join
Access ACO benefits and Synergy's platform without any initial investment.
No changes to how you practice
Your clinical workflow stays the same. We work around your existing systems.
Fully managed data & compliance
Our staff handles MIPS, AWV, BHI, and CCM reporting — with or without your involvement.