Contact Congress about H.R. 786: Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act

Doctors and other Medicare clinicians in certain value-based care models would keep getting bonus payments for one more year. The bill also raises the 2027 bonus rate to 3.53%.

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Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: 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.

Latest action on H.R. 786: 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects doctors, clinicians, and provider groups that treat Medicare patients and use qualifying value-based payment models. It could also matter to Medicare patients because payment rules can shape how care teams work. Federal budget planners would also be affected because longer and higher bonuses could increase Medicare spending.

Why this matters: This bill could affect whether doctors and care groups stay in Medicare payment models that reward quality and cost control. If the bonus ends, some providers may see less reason to keep using these models. If the bonus continues and rises, Medicare may spend more in the short term. The bill does not say whether the higher bonus would improve care, lower costs, or expand access.

Key provisions in H.R. 786

• Medicare clinicians who qualify through eligible alternative payment models would get incentive payments through 2027 instead of stopping after 2026.
• The 2027 bonus would be 3.53%. That replaces the lower 1.88% rate tied to earlier years.
• The bill changes the part of the Social Security Act that controls Medicare Part B payments, including bonuses for these payment models.
• The bill also updates Medicare’s quality payment program dates so they match the longer bonus period.
• The bill does not start a new Medicare program. It changes dates and payment percentages in current law.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 786

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Questions people ask about H.R. 786

What is H.R. 786?

Doctors and other Medicare clinicians in certain value-based care models would keep getting bonus payments for one more year. The bill also raises the 2027 bonus rate to 3.53%.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 786?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 786?

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