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A primary care model for the new Medicare payment system

Medicare announced open application period for physician practices to participate in Comprehensive Primary Care Plus, a new, nationwide primary care payment model. CPC+ gives participating practices better opportunities for success.

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Changes to shore up small practices under new Medicare payment system

The final rule for the new Medicare payment system is expected by November. The AMA sent a comment letter to CMS with suggested changes to help physicians in solo, small, and rural practices succeed under MACRA.

Payment & Delivery Models
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New pay model allows physicians to closely manage cancer patients

The American Society of Clinical Oncology developed an alternative payment model that makes sure cancer patients get the support and services they need while allowing physicians to accommodate those expenses.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Tracking patients between visits: A new health care model

New models of care will be a critical part of the new Medicare payment system. Tracking patients between visits for any complication or progressing medical issues is one model of value-based care.

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Later start date could ease transition to new Medicare system

Seeking a later start date, the AMA proposes treating the first year as a transitional period to allow physicians to learn about new Medicare system and alternative payment models. Reasons why are provided.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Alternative payment model design needs to be physician-led

When it comes to developing alternative payment models, physicians are best placed to balance cost reduction while delivering high quality care. Physician-led models allow for redesign of care based on specific patient needs.

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4 steps to prepare for Medicare's new payment systems

Details of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) regulations still are being hammered out. Prepare your practice for one of the two new Medicare payment systems.

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Physicians tell House panel keys to new Medicare law implementation

Physician leaders testified before a House committee about the landmark Medicare reform law and necessary steps to ensure implementation is optimal for physicians and patients.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Testing new value-based health care and payment models: One program's success

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation tested a pilot program to decrease overuse of emergency. The test showed a value-based health care and payment model could reduce frequent ED visits by about 40 percent.

Payment & Delivery Models