Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill extends incentive payments to healthcare professionals who participate in Medicare’s alternative payment models through 2027. Specifically, it adjusts the percentage of these incentive payments, increasing them for the years 2026 and 2027. The bill aims to maintain financial incentives for healthcare providers to adopt innovative payment models under Medicare. It modifies existing sections of the Social Security Act to accomplish this extension.
Key provisions
- Extends Medicare incentive payments for alternative payment models.
- Increases the percentage of incentive payments for 2026 and 2027.
- Adjusts the payment rates for alternative payment models.
- Modifies Section 1833(z) of the Social Security Act.
- Modifies Section 1848(q)(1)(C)(iii) of the Social Security Act.
Who is affected
- Healthcare Professionals
- Medicare Providers
- Medicare Patients
- Healthcare Organizations
Notable changes
- Extends incentive payments from 2026 to 2027.
- Increases the percentage of incentive payments.
- Updates payment rates for alternative payment models.
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