Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act

This bill would extend certain financial incentive payments through 2027 for health professionals who participate in eligible alternative payment models under Medicare. Alternative payment models are programs designed to reward healthcare providers for improving care quality and controlling costs, rather than simply billing for the volume of services provided.

If enacted, this bill would maintain existing financial incentives that encourage doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to participate in these alternative payment arrangements. The practical effect would be to preserve current payment structures for providers in these programs, potentially supporting continued participation in cost-control and quality-improvement initiatives within Medicare. However, this bill has only been introduced and has not yet advanced to committee, meaning it faces a lengthy legislative process before any potential enactment.