While we can’t pretend that Direct Contracting is going to solve all of our problems, it does provide consideration for Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices, through which physicians can operate outside today’s insurance-based payment model.
The Senate passed a short-term continuing resolution this week, preventing a government shutdown and extending federal funding through March 11. The chamber also confirmed Robert Califf to be the next Food and Drug Administration Commissioner.
More than 200 healthcare organizations have asked Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to keep the Global and Professional Direct Contracting Model as some Democrats speak out against the Trump-era Medicare program. The 222 organizations sent a letter to Becerra, saying "fix, don't end" the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Direct Contracting Model.