The August 2026 Compliance Pressure Map: What Practices Need to Watch

August is not a waiting month for healthcare leaders. With the MSSP RFI-1 deadline on August 5, the ACCESS Model rolling start on August 17, and ASC comments due by August 31, operational action is required now. Separating submission deadlines from decision points is critical to avoid compliance gaps. This pressure map helps ACOs, specialty groups, and ASCs transition from shared awareness to tangible accountability. By assigning ownership and preserving evidence, you can turn the CMS calendar into a controlled operating process rather than a series of administrative reminders. Start building your 2027 strategy before the September PFS deadline.