Bill would extend Medicare bonus for value-based care into 2027
In committeeS. 1460Latest action
Sponsor: John Barrasso · Senator · WY
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Official title: Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act
119th Congress
Topics: Health care
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S 1460 extends Medicare's alternative payment model bonus program by one year, adding 2027 with a 3.53 percent payment.
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What does this do?
The bill extends by one year a Medicare bonus program for providers using alternative payment models, which reward quality and cost savings instead of per-service billing. It adds 2027 as a new qualifying year, offering a 3.53 percent bonus payment, and adjusts related technical deadlines in Medicare law to match the extension.
Who does it affect?
Doctors, hospitals, and other providers participating in Medicare value-based programs like Accountable Care Organizations are directly affected. Medicare patients are indirectly affected, since these models aim to shape how their care is coordinated.
Why does it matter?
Without this extension, the bonus payments would end, removing a financial incentive tied to these payment models.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 10, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Apr 10, 2025
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2567)