Pay PCPs Act of 2026
A bill to provide for the establishment of hybrid primary care payments under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
This bill proposes to create a new payment system within Medicare called "hybrid primary care payments." It aims to support primary care providers by combining different types of payments to ensure they can offer comprehensive care to patients. This change is expected to affect primary care doctors, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers who participate in Medicare.
The bill has just been introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance for further review. It is in its very early stages, and no actions have been taken yet. The sponsors, including Bill Cassidy (Republican) and Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat), hope to improve the way primary care is funded to benefit both providers and patients.
As of August 5, 2026, the bill has been read twice in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance. Future steps will include committee review, possible amendments, and a vote before it can move to the next stage in the legislative process.
