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PCPCC Statement On
Draft Senate Health Care Bill 
 

WASHINGTON, DC — The Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC) advocates for high quality, affordable and patient-centered primary care for all.  We evaluate proposed changes to health care legislation against these goals.

Several provisions contained in the draft Senate bill do not appear to align with these aims. More specifically:
  • Capping of Medicaid payments and reductions in exchange subsidies will likely lead to reduced coverage for primary care and prevention among other services. 
  • Allowing for more state flexibility as it relates to essential benefits could erode affordability and patient access to needed services, including screenings, maternity care, mental health services and more. 
  • Getting rid of the individual mandate without an adequate replacement strategy will likely lead to fewer individuals enrolled in the exchanges and much higher costs for those who choose to continue with coverage because of their health needs. Research has demonstrated that when patients are faced with higher cost sharing, they forego care, especially primary and preventive care.
We are committed to continuing to work with Congress on changes to health care legislation that expand access to high performing primary care that is proven to improve overall quality and to reduce costs.  We urge Congress to support this positive pathway as a priority for the health care system. 
 

About the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC):
Founded in 2006, the PCPCC is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to advancing an effective and efficient health care system built on a strong foundation of primary care and the patient-centered medical home (PCMH). Membership includes a broad group of public and private organizations, including payers, providers, patient and consumer advocacy groups, non-profits and leading corporations dedicated to transforming health care. The PCPCC achieves its mission through the combined work of its executive members, clinicians and thought leaders focused on the key issues of delivery reform, payment reform, and patient engagement, to drive health system transformation. For more information, or to become an executive member, visit www.pcpcc.org.
 
 
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