Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act

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.