Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act
2/26/2025, 5:23 AMSummary of Bill HR 786
Bill 119 HR 786, also known as the "Medicare Alternative Payment Model Incentive Extension Act," aims to make changes to title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to extend incentive payments for healthcare providers who participate in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program.The bill seeks to encourage healthcare providers to participate in alternative payment models, which are designed to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. By extending incentive payments for participation in these models, the bill aims to incentivize more providers to adopt these alternative payment models and ultimately improve the overall quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries.
The extension of incentive payments provided for in this bill will help to ensure that healthcare providers are adequately compensated for their participation in alternative payment models, which often require significant investments of time and resources. This, in turn, will help to sustain and expand the use of these models, leading to better outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries and potentially reducing overall healthcare costs. Overall, the Medicare Alternative Payment Model Incentive Extension Act is aimed at promoting the use of alternative payment models in the Medicare program, with the goal of improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare services provided to Medicare beneficiaries.
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Current Status of Bill HR 786
Bill HR 786 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 786 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 786's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 28, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 786
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 786
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program.To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program.Comments
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