CMS Launches its New Direct Contracting Program; VillageMD is the Largest Participating Sponsor The Company's "Village Medical" primary care clinics will support the initiative in eight states to care for patients with chronic conditions News provided by Share this article Share this article CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched its new Direct Contract program this month through its Primary Care initiative and VillageMD is the largest participating sponsor. VillageMD estimates it will serve more than 56,000 patients through its growing footprint of Village Medical primary care clinics, in eight states, including Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Hampshire and Texas.