Joining Forces with Over 600 Stakeholders, PCC Calls on Congress to Renew Incentives for the Advanced Payment Model

Alongside 600 health systems, hospitals, physician practices, health clinics, and accountable care organizations (ACOs), PCC and 22 other national organizations asked Congress to extend soon-to-expire advanced alternative payment model (APM) incentives in a letter dated October 18th. 

These incentives, first established by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), help primary care practices transition to new payment models that better support the health of their patients and communities. Congressional inaction this year would send a discouraging signal to practices and providers pursuing payment reform initiatives that promote improved health outcomes.  

PCC urges Congress to extend this important legislation now and turn in the New Year toward bold reforms innovate care, lower healthcare costs, and ultimately improve the health of our nation.