WHOOP Selected for CMS ACCESS Program

Technology-enabled care to be provided to Medicare beneficiaries.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:14pm

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An extreme close-up of the internal components of a WHOOP wearable device, revealed through a translucent X-ray style photograph, conceptually illustrating the technology-enabled care that will be provided to Medicare patients.The CMS ACCESS program will allow WHOOP's wearable technology to provide personalized health insights to Medicare beneficiaries.Boston Today

WHOOP, a human performance company, announced that its affiliated healthcare provider, WHOOP Physician Services, PC, has been selected to participate in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) ACCESS program. The program will allow WHOOP to provide technology-enabled care to Medicare beneficiaries.

Why it matters

The inclusion of WHOOP in the CMS ACCESS program represents an important step in expanding access to innovative health technologies for Medicare patients. This could help improve health outcomes and quality of life for older adults by leveraging WHOOP's wearable devices and data-driven insights.

The details

The CMS ACCESS program is designed to bring new technologies and care models to Medicare beneficiaries. As a participant, WHOOP Physician Services will be able to offer its suite of performance optimization tools, including wearable devices and personalized coaching, to eligible Medicare patients.

  • WHOOP was selected for inclusion in the CMS ACCESS program in April 2026.

The players

WHOOP

A human performance company that provides wearable devices and data-driven insights to help people improve their health and wellness.

WHOOP Physician Services, PC

An affiliated healthcare provider of WHOOP that will be participating in the CMS ACCESS program.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

The federal agency that administers the Medicare program and the ACCESS program, which aims to bring new technologies and care models to Medicare beneficiaries.

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What they’re saying

“We are honored to be selected for the CMS ACCESS program and look forward to bringing our technology-enabled care to Medicare beneficiaries.”

— Will Ahmed, Founder and CEO of WHOOP

What’s next

WHOOP Physician Services will begin offering its services to eligible Medicare patients through the CMS ACCESS program in the coming months.

The takeaway

The inclusion of WHOOP in the CMS ACCESS program represents an important step in expanding access to innovative health technologies for older adults, which could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for Medicare beneficiaries.