Federal Payment Reform

PCC has an established, reliable name in the field of healthcare, and particularly within primary care. PCC regularly issues comment letters on federal proposals and has an active dialogue with many federal agencies regarding healthcare payment reform. Most recently, PCC has offered comments to Congress and CMMI regarding the Physician Fee Schedule and the Primary Care First Model.  The proven track record has shown to key stakeholders and decision makers that the perspective of PCC and its members is both important and valuable. 

Resources

HCP LAN Primary Care Payment Models White Paper
Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network | February 2017
Kaiser Family Foundation | February 2017
Urban Institute & Catalyst for Payment Reform | May 2016
This resource discusses a project conducted that looks at how payment methods and benefit designs can work together to improve quality and increase value of care. This intersection should be considered when moving forward with reforms that aim to create more high-value care.
Annals of Family Medicine | July 2015
This survey looks at how primary care physicians are compensated based on whether they are in ACO or non-ACO practices. Participation in ACOs was associated with significantly higher physician compensation for quality. This study helps to show how ACOs can be optimally structured for the highest-value.
Center for Helathcare Quality & Payment Reform | July 2015

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