NEXT ACO LLC
TRINITY, FLORIDA

NEXT ACO of Nature Coast is an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) centered on primary care, established by Dr. Jay Chowdappa with a focus on partnering with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). Launched on January 1, 2016, NEXT ACO of Nature Coast endeavors to meet the 'Three-part aim' goal set forth by CMS: enhancing patient care experience, improving overall health outcomes, and reducing Medicare expenditures. Based in Trinity, Pasco County, Florida, this organization targets improved healthcare coordination for Medicare Fee-For-Services beneficiaries across Tampa Bay and adjacent regions. ACO participants currently enjoy equal opportunity to become stakeholders with no initiation fees required. Dr. Chowdappa's leadership is backed by prior successes as the founder of West Florida ACO in 2012, which has expanded significantly, now encompassing over 100 primary care providers (PCPs) and nearly 20,000 Medicare lives. This entity was one of the first 27 Medicare ACOs nationally. In addition, Dr. Chowdappa founded Paradigm ACO in 2013; both organizations collectively saved approximately $14 million in Medicare costs during their inaugural MSSP performance year. He is also at the helm of Next Healthcare Solutions, a consultancy firm offering ACO management services nationwide. Established under company type FLAL with incorporation on February 2, 2015, NEXT ACO of Nature Coast holds filing number L15000019923 and is registered to receive reports until April 8, 2024. It operates under the EIN 47-4041172 from its mailing address in Trinity, Florida. Interested parties can contact them via phone at (855) 955-6398 or (727) 474-9030 for more information on their mission and participation.