In this episode of the Value-Based Care Corner, John P. Carter sits down with Nicole Bradberry, CEO of the Florida Association of ACOs (FLAACOs) and Texas Association of ACOs (TXAACOs), to discuss the growth of value-based care communities across Florida and Texas, the evolution of ACOs from the early “Wild West” days to today’s increasingly sophisticated models, and why collaboration remains critical to advancing the movement forward.
Throughout the conversation, Nicole shares how the FLAACOs helped create one of the country’s strongest value-based care marketplaces by bringing together operators, innovators, payers, and solution partners focused on solving real-world challenges. The discussion also explores the rapid growth of the TXAACOs community, the role of independent physician-led organizations in shaping the future of healthcare delivery, and how emerging CMMI models are influencing strategy across the industry.
The conversation goes beyond policy and theory, focusing instead on practical execution, market dynamics, payer alignment, and the operational lessons organizations are learning in real time as value-based care continues to mature.
