February 3, 2025
Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA) introduced the Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act, H. R. 786, a bipartisan bill aimed at supporting health-care providers participating in advanced alternative payment models (APMs).
The bill seeks to extend the incentive payments for qualifying participants (QPs) in APMs through payment year 2027. Under the proposed legislation, QPs would continue receiving incentives based on performance year 2025, with a slightly adjusted amount of 3.53%. Additionally, the bill would freeze the thresholds for qualifying participants at the levels set for performance year 2023, extending these thresholds through payment year 2027.
The Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act is designed to ensure continued support for health-care providers who are part of APMs, which are intended to improve care coordination, patient outcomes, and cost-efficiency. By extending these incentives and maintaining the current eligibility thresholds, the bill aims to promote stability and encourage participation in these innovative care models, ultimately benefiting patients and providers alike.
