Dallas, Texas – New data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shows that Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance continues to operate as a top performer among more than 450 accountable care organizations (ACOs) that participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP).

As the largest clinically integrated network in Texas, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance exceeds mean performance for nearly all quality measures tracked by the MSSP, which evaluates preventive health, chronic condition management and patient/caregiver experience. According to data released Sept. 29, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance saved CMS $104.5 million in 2024.

"As the Medicare population grows, so do our strategic efforts to serve and empower them," said Kimberly McMillin, MD, family medicine physician and Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance board chair. "With enhanced services and expanded care teams solely dedicated to their care needs, we're personalizing care with the support needed to live well."

Providers participating in Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance are committed to proactive, preventive care—helping patients stay healthy and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. Compared to the national MSSP median, BSWQA patients visited emergency departments 10% less often and experienced lower overall healthcare costs.

Providing high-quality care at a lower-than-expected cost 

The new data from CMS shows Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance provided high-quality care while delivering savings similar to previous years, despite a higher-than-expected healthcare inflation rate. As a result, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance is expected to receive $76.8 million in shared savings, which it will reinvest in initiatives that benefit Medicare members in the communities it serves. 

"These results reflect the unwavering dedication of our team and providers and the real-life impact we're making together," said Stephanie Motter, executive administrator of Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance. "It's rewarding to see data affirm our commitment to helping our patients live well, every single day." 

"Our participation in MSSP helps drive best practices and continuously elevates the patient experience. We believe that every individual deserves access to compassionate, high-quality care that supports their healthiest life — and these outcomes drive us to set new standards for every community we serve." 

With these best practices in mind, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance continues to expand its successful care management programs from Medicare populations to employers. As a result, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance also reduces the total cost of care for commercial members enrolled in direct-to-employer care management programs. 

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About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White is empowering customers to live well by reimagining traditional healthcare — creating more convenient, personalized and informed experiences. It serves more than three million customers through 53 hospitals, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple; the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute; 1,300+ access points; 59,000+ team members; and its leading digital platform — MyBSWHealth. The system's award-winning employer solutions include Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and Levanto — a company offering digitally enabled health products. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White's mission is to promote the health and well-being of all individuals, families and communities. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com