Notice2026-01420

Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee; Meetings

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Published
January 26, 2026

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Health and Human Services Department

Abstract

This notice announces the 2026 meetings of the Physician- Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC). These meetings include deliberation and voting on proposals for physician- focused payment models (PFPMs) submitted by individuals and stakeholder entities and may include discussions on topics related to current or previously submitted PFPMs. All meetings are open to the public.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 16 (Monday, January 26, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 3206]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01420]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee; 
Meetings

ACTION: Notice of meetings.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the 2026 meetings of the Physician-
Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC). These 
meetings include deliberation and voting on proposals for physician-
focused payment models (PFPMs) submitted by individuals and stakeholder 
entities and may include discussions on topics related to current or 
previously submitted PFPMs. All meetings are open to the public.

DATES: The 2026 PTAC meetings will occur on the following dates:

[ssquf] Monday-Tuesday, February 23-24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. ET
[ssquf] Monday-Tuesday, June 15-16, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
ET
[ssquf] Monday-Tuesday, September 14-15, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. ET
[ssquf] Tuesday-Wednesday, December 8-9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. ET

    Please note that times are subject to change. If the times change, 
the ASPE PTAC website will be updated (<a href="https://aspe.hhs.gov/collaborations-committees-advisory-groups/ptac/ptac-meetings">https://aspe.hhs.gov/collaborations-committees-advisory-groups/ptac/ptac-meetings</a>).

ADDRESSES: All PTAC meetings will be held virtually or in the Great 
Hall of the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC, 20201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marsha Clarke, Ph.D., MBA, Designated 
Federal Officer at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6e230f1c1d060f402d020f1c050b2e06061d40090118"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a6ebc7d4d5cec788e5cac7d4cdc3e6ceced588c1c9d0">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> (202) 527-0565.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Agenda and Comments. PTAC will hear presentations on proposed PFPMs 
that have been submitted by individuals and stakeholder entities and/or 
discussion on topics related to current or previously submitted PFPMs. 
Regarding proposed PFPMs, following each presentation, PTAC will 
deliberate on the proposed PFPM. If PTAC completes its deliberation, 
PTAC will vote on the extent to which the proposed PFPM meets criteria 
established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and on an 
overall recommendation to the Secretary (if applicable). Time will be 
allocated for public comments. The agenda and other documents will be 
posted on the PTAC section of the ASPE website, <a href="https://aspe.hhs.gov/collaborations-committees-advisory-groups/ptac/ptac-meetings">https://aspe.hhs.gov/collaborations-committees-advisory-groups/ptac/ptac-meetings</a>, prior to 
the meeting. The agenda is subject to change. If the session times 
change, the ASPE PTAC website will be updated.
    Meeting Attendance. These meetings are open to the public and may 
be hosted in-person or virtually. We intend that in-person meetings 
will be held in the Great Hall of the Hubert H. Humphrey Building. The 
public may attend in person, when feasible, virtually, or view the 
meeting via livestream at <a href="http://www.hhs.gov/live">www.hhs.gov/live</a>. Information about how to 
access the meeting virtually or via livestream will be sent to 
registrants prior to the meeting; and a telephone number will be sent 
to registrants participating via the dial-in only option prior to the 
meeting. Space may be limited, and registration is preferred. When 
registration opens, a link to the registration page will be available 
at <a href="https://aspe.hhs.gov/collaborations-committees-advisory-groups/ptac/ptac-meetings">https://aspe.hhs.gov/collaborations-committees-advisory-groups/ptac/ptac-meetings</a> prior to the meeting. Registrants will receive a 
confirmation email shortly after completing the registration process.
    Special Accommodations. If sign language interpretation or other 
reasonable accommodations for a disability are needed, please contact 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3c6c687d7f7c54544f125b534a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aafafeebe9eac2c2d984cdc5dc">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> at least two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting.
    Authority. 42 U.S.C. 1395(ee); Section 101(e)(1) of the Medicare 
Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015; Section 51003(b) of the 
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. PTAC is governed by provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), which sets 
forth standards for the formation and use of federal advisory 
committees.

Laina Bush,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (Science and 
Data Policy), Performing the Delegable Duties of the Assistant 
Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2026-01420 Filed 1-23-26; 8:45 am]
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