Each year, APTA seeks to nominate a member to serve on the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC). PTAC meets on a periodic basis to review proposals for physician-focused payment models submitted by individuals and stakeholder entities. The Committee prepares comments and recommendations on proposals that are received and explains whether such models meet criteria established by the Secretary for physician-focused payment models and the rationale for their comments and recommendations. The Committee’s rationale, comments, and recommendations are submitted to the US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS).
APTA Engage is being utilized to identify individuals who are interested in being nominated by APTA to serve on PTAC. Potential candidates should have national recognition for their expertise in alternative payment models and related delivery of care, and if selected, must be willing and able to represent the physical therapy profession in its entirety.
This is not an APTA-appointed position. When APTA nominates a candidate, the nomination is sent directly to the Comptroller General of the United States, the director of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), who is responsible for appointing individuals to serve as members of PTAC. GAO is responsible for selecting appointees and any future communications on appointment status will come directly from GAO.
PTAC’s 11 members serve 3-year terms. Committee members may be appointed for subsequent 3-year terms. Committee members include clinicians, academics, economists, and consultants. This opportunity will require travel to Washington, DC, with a time commitment of approximately 25 hours per month.
More information: https://aspe.hhs.gov/ptac-physician-focused-payment-model-technical-advisory-committee