The following statement is attributable to:
Jack Resneck Jr., M.D.
President, American Medical Association
“We’re encouraged to see many of the AMA’s recommendations featured in this model including a longer model test, a voluntary, progressive model that meets practices where they are and provides on-ramps for them to advance into prospective payment, and meaningful alignment with Medicaid. The longer test period of 10.5 years directly responds to AMA efforts calling for more transparency and stability to foster trust and encourage physician participation. The AMA strongly believes value-based care models are essential to the long-term well-being of the Medicare program and its ability to meet the needs of a diverse and aging population. We appreciate the Administration’s ongoing work to improve patients’ equitable access to care and look forward to reviewing the details of the model when they become available.”
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