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This article was originally featured in Fierce Healthcare. CMS has set a new direction for accountable care. The Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) model, which will replace ACO REACH when it concludes at the end of 2026, spans January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2036 – a full decade of commitment that represents the longest accountable care program CMS has ever tested. For acute care health systems and ACO leaders, LEAD doesn’t just extend the timeline – it fundamentally reshapes how value-based care (VBC) success must be achieved and maintained over time. Where previous models emphasized short-term savings and episodic performance,...read more

Independent validation of the Real Time Portal confirms rigorous security controls and a high standard of performance in safeguarding sensitive healthcare data   Baltimore, MD, June 17, 2026 – Real Time Medical Systems (Real Time), the industry-leading, KLAS Rated, and HITRUST r2 Certified post-acute care analytics solution, announced today that its Real Time Portal residing at Amazon Web Services (AWS) has earned HITRUST r2 Certification for cybersecurity and information protection for the third time. The HITRUST r2 Certification validates that Real Time has implemented and operationalized comprehensive security controls to protect sensitive healthcare data while effectively managing risk in an increasingly complex...read more

Live data analytics empower skilled nursing leaders to close performance gaps, strengthen compliance, and drive better financial and clinical outcomes in value-based care models   Baltimore, MD, June 16, 2026 – Real Time Medical Systems (Real Time), the industry-leading, KLAS Rated, and HITRUST r2 Certified post-acute care analytics solution, announced today its participation in the Health Care Council of Illinois (HCCI) First Annual Convention, taking place June 16–18, 2026, in Champaign, IL. As skilled nursing facility leaders, clinical teams, and industry partners gather for education and innovation discussions, Real Time will showcase AI-enabled, data-driven strategies post-acute providers can implement to navigate reimbursement...read more

New platform strengthens connection between the health system and skilled nursing providers to improve care and reduce avoidable readmissions   Baltimore, MD, April 28, 2026 – Smoother patient transitions from hospitals to continuing care facilities and better patient outcomes are now possible thanks to a collaboration between Real Time Medical Systems (Real Time), the industry-leading post-acute analytics solution for post-hospital care, and Allina Health, a large nonprofit health system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin. This month, the organizations launched Real Time’s AI-driven platform within several skilled nursing facilities to enhance care coordination and ensure smoother transitions through real-time, actionable insights. Patients...read more

Advancing value-based care with live post-acute analytics, featuring former NAACOS Board Chair Anthony Reed and exclusive ACO leader events   Baltimore, MD, April 21, 2026 – Real Time Medical Systems (Real Time), the industry-leading, KLAS Rated, and HITRUST R2 Certified post-acute care analytics solution, announced today its participation in the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) Spring 2026 Conference, taking place April 22-24, 2026, in Baltimore, MD. As CMS officials and accountable care leaders gather to address evolving policy, operational, and care delivery challenges, Real Time will showcase its AI-driven interventional analytics platform, including TEAM Insights and the Value-Based Care Dashboard, providing live...read more

Session highlights how real-time insights strengthen communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and regulatory compliance in nursing facilities   Baltimore, MD, March 27, 2026 – Real Time Medical Systems (Real Time), the industry-leading, KLAS Rated, and HITRUST Certified post-acute analytics solution, announced today its participation in an additional educational session at PALTC26, the annual conference of the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed), taking place March 26–28 in Anaheim, CA. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies alongside ongoing staffing challenges and rising clinical complexity, clinical and operational leadership must find efficient ways to maintain consistent care standards while promoting clear communication and effective oversight across teams....read more