Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act

This bill, known as the "Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act," seeks to extend incentive payments for healthcare providers participating in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program. Its primary goal is to encourage continued engagement in value-based care arrangements by prolonging financial incentives. The legislation specifically amends Section 1833(z) of the Social Security Act, extending the eligibility for these incentive payments through 2027 . For that year, it sets the incentive payment percentage at 3.53 percent , an increase from the prior 1.88 percent. Furthermore, the bill includes conforming amendments to update various year references within the Social Security Act, ensuring consistency with the extended incentive period.