Acting Commissioner Amy Porter
The Office of Health Strategy (OHS) has adopted the 2026-2030 cost growth benchmarks and primary care spending targets proposed earlier this month. The cost growth benchmark of 2.8% for each of the next five years is tied to projected median household income values over the same period. The primary care spending target of 10% supports the strong foundation of primary care needed for a high-functioning and affordable healthcare system.
OHS considered the Quality Council’s 2026-2030 Quality Benchmark recommendations alongside its recommendations for the 2026 Aligned Measure Set, ultimately deciding to make slight adjustments to both sets of recommendations in order to maximize alignment between the 2026-2030 Quality Benchmarks and the Aligned Measure Set’s Core measures. The complete set of benchmarks for Medicaid, Medicare and commercial payers is available online.
OHS extends sincere appreciation to the diverse stakeholders who have offered thoughtful and considered input on the benchmarks and targets through the hearing, listening session and public comment process. The Healthcare Benchmark Initiative will continue to prioritize transparency and collaboration in all efforts to constrain healthcare cost growth, enhance quality and nurture investment in primary care.