What does Preamble of Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment aims to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act.

What does EXTENDING INCENTIVE PAYMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN ELIGIBLE of Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act do?

This section amends Section 1833(z) of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible Alternative Payment Models. Paragraph (1)(A) of Section 1833(z) is modified to extend the timeframe to 2027 and increases the percentage to 3.53 percent. Paragraph (2) of Section 1833(z) is amended, including changes to subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) to adjust dates and percentages. Paragraph (4)(B) of Section 1833(z) is also modified to extend the timeframe to 2027 and increases the percentage to 3.53 percent. Section 1848(q)(1)(C)(iii) of the Social Security Act is amended to adjust dates in subclauses (II) and (III).

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Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act

Last updated: 4/10/2025 · Introduced: 4/10/2025

Author: John Barrasso (R-WY)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill extends incentive payments for healthcare providers participating in eligible Alternative Payment Models within the Medicare program through 2027.
It increases the percentage of incentive payments for certain Alternative Payment Models to 3.53 percent.
The bill adjusts specific dates and percentages related to incentive payments outlined in the Social Security Act.

119th Congressin committeeS. 891(In Committee)Official page

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