The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) Fee 2025

An overview of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR/PCORI) fee is provided, including its purpose, background under the Affordable Care Act and how it funds clinical research initiatives. The session explains who is responsible for paying the fee, key exceptions and how it applies differently to fully insured and self-funded plans. It also walks through how to calculate the fee using participant counts, outlines available counting methods and details the filing process using Form 720, along with deadlines and compliance considerations.