Connecticut AHEAD Advisory Committee
The Connecticut AHEAD Advisory Committee guides DSS in development of the Statewide Health Equity Plan and the implementation of the AHEAD model in our state.
Resources AHEAD
Sharing resources about total cost of care models and other innovations across the nation advances our opportunities to improve health and health outcomes, address disparities in access to care, and slow healthcare cost growth. Learn more about national models, explore initiatives in other states, and access Connecticut AHEAD resources. This page will continue to grow so be sure to visit often!
Federal Resources
Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design Model (AHEAD Model)
Explore resources from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about the total cost of care model and each of the models components.
- U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services AHEAD Model
- CMS Announces Changes to Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design Model
- Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design Model Change FAQ
- Hospital Participation in the AHEAD Model FAQ
- CMS-Designated Medicare FFS Hospital Global Budget FAQ
- Primary Care Participation in the AHEAD Model FAQ
- CMS Innovation Map
- AHEAD CMS-GeoAHEAD Fact Sheet
- AHEAD Model Overlaps Policy Fact Sheet
- AHEAD Statewide Population Health Accountability Plan (PHAP)
- GEO AHEAD Specification Preview Entity and Bidding
- GEO AHEAD Specification Preview Beneficiary Attribution
AHEAD Original Model
The following resources, published prior to August 2025, reflect the original AHEAD model. These resources are provided for reference only.
- AHEAD CMS-Designed Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Hospital Global Budget (HGB) Methodology Transcript
- AHEAD Hospital Global Budget Fact Sheet
- AHEAD Primary Care Fact Sheet
- CMS-Designated Medicare FFS Hospital Global Budget FAQ
- AHEAD CMS-Designed Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Hospital Global Budget (HGB) Methodology Overview Version 3.0 Webinar (slides)
- AHEAD Hospital Global Budget Specifications Version 2.0
- AHEAD Primary Care Investment Methodology (XLSX)
Total Cost of Care Models in Other States
Connecticut AHEAD Resources
Connecticut AHEAD Information and Resources
Explore information and resources designed to help you better understand the planning and implementation of the Connecticut AHEAD model.
Connecticut AHEAD Program Resources
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Connecticut AHEAD Population Health Accountability Plan
Explore the process of developing a statewide health equity plan, learn how you can contribute your thoughts and ideas and learn about related efforts in Connecticut.
Connecticut AHEAD program
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Connecticut AHEAD Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about Connecticut's total cost of care model.
Connecticut AHEAD is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $12 million with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.