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PEPC Submits Statement for the Record for the House Energy & Commerce Committee Hearing on “Building on the ACA: Legislation to Expand Health Coverage and Lower Costs”

March 23rd, 2021

On March 23, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health held a legislative hearing entitled “Building on the ACA: Legislation to Expand Health Coverage and Lower Costs.” The hearing was held to discuss 18 legislative proposals being considered to build on the progress of the Affordable Care Act by expanding access …

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PEPC Submits Comments in Response to PTAC’s Review of Telehealth and Physician-Focused Payment Models

December 21st, 2020

On October 30, the Partnership to Empower Physician-Led Care (PEPC) submitted comments to the Physician-focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) in response to a request for public input to inform PTAC’s review of telehealth and Physician-Focused Payment Models (PFPMs). General Comments: PEPC believes that telehealth services should enhance and deepen, rather than disrupt, …

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Virtual Briefing: Examining Proposals to Increase Health Care Competition

December 4th, 2020

PEPC was pleased to partner with Families USA and the National Academy for State Health Policy to host a virtual briefing on opportunities to continue to increase health care competition. Proposals identified for further action and consideration by policymakers include the following: Continued opportunities for independent physicians and practices to participate in value-based care models …

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New PEPC Analysis Shows Additional Action Needed to Maximize Provider Competition Post-COVID

December 2nd, 2020

The Partnership to Empower Physician-Led Care (PEPC) today released a new analysis demonstrating the need for additional steps to facilitate competitive provider markets while realizing reduced costs and improved quality for patients. In December 2018, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Treasury, and Labor released a report outlining recommended steps that state and …

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PEPC Calls on Congressional Leaders to Provide Short and Long Term Support for Independent Physicians and Practices

March 20th, 2020

On March 20, the Partnership to Empower Physician-Led Care (PEPC) sent a letter to Congressional leaders, highlighting a series of requests that would reduce administrative and financial burden for independent physicians and practices fighting COVID-19 on the frontlines in communities across the country. These requests include: Reprieve in reporting requirements for government programs in 2020, …

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Statement on Financial Assistance for Independent Physicians and Practices as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 20th, 2020

Independent physicians and practices are fighting COVID-19 on the frontlines in many communities across the country. Their resources are stretched as they work tirelessly to respond to the medical needs of their patients while keeping up with the responsibilities of small business owners, including adopting new technology platforms that enable them to see patients virtually, …

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PEPC Submits Comments on CMS Stark Law

January 3rd, 2020

The Partnership to Empower Physician-Led Care (PEPC) is pleased to submit our comments on HHS OIG Anti-Kickback Statute. PEPC is a coalition of stakeholders supporting independent physicians and practices in the movement to value-based care. General Comments: PEPC supports the addition of new exceptions for value-based arrangements. We propose that CMS require that the value-based …

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PEPC Submits Comments on HHS OIG Anti-Kickback Statute

January 3rd, 2020

The Partnership to Empower Physician-Led Care (PEPC) is pleased to submit our comments on HHS OIG Anti-Kickback Statute. PEPC is a coalition of stakeholders supporting independent physicians and practices in the movement to value-based care. General Comments: PEPC urges OIG not to apply the proposed 15-percent requirement to independent physicians. PEPC believes that the proposed …

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PEPC Announces Policy Summit on Physician-Led Value-Based Care

September 6th, 2019

On Wednesday, September 25, the Partnership to Empower Physician-Led Care (PEPC) is pleased to host a summit on the role of physicians in realizing the promise of value-based care. RSVP to rsvp@sironastrategies.com Date: Wednesday, September 25 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Kaiser Family Foundation, 1330 G Street NW genda: Click for a complete …

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PEPC Applauds Bold Administration Action to Eliminate Payment Disparities for Clinic Visits

November 2nd, 2018

The Partnership to Empower Physician-Led Care (PEPC) released the below statement in response to CMS’ announcement that it would finalize proposals to implement site neutral payment policies for clinic visits: The Partnership to Empower Physician-Led Care applauds CMS for finalizing site neutral payment policies that eliminate site of service payment disparities for clinic visits. We …

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