decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2026 Issue 3 (March)
The list of ASM participants is out. Are you in?
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a CMS announcement about the ambulatory specialty model (ASM), a mandatory quality program scheduled to begin in 2027 and continue through 2031. It explains that CMS released an initial participant list for the first year of the model, identifies the specialty groups involved, and notes where physicians and practice staff can check participation status and review related program materials. The piece is relevant to physician practices, compliance staff, and coding/billing professionals monitoring CMS specialty payment and quality initiatives.
Why This Topic Matters
Practices in affected specialties need to know whether they are included in the ASM so they can prepare for reporting and operational requirements tied to the program. The article also points readers to official CMS resources that shape participation awareness and program readiness.
Article Sections
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CMS advances the ambulatory specialty model
Overview of the new mandatory CMS program, including its planned start date and overall time frame.
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Initial participant list and specialty cohorts
Summary of the first-year participant list and the specialty groups CMS selected for each cohort.
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How physicians and practices can verify participation
General guidance on checking participant status using official CMS search methods and practice identifiers.
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Program resources and next steps
References to supporting CMS materials, including forms and program information available to participants.
What You Will Learn
- What the ambulatory specialty model is and when it begins
- Which broad specialty groups CMS identified for the initial participant list
- How physicians and practices can confirm whether they appear on the list
- Where CMS directs participants to find additional program resources
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice administrators
- Compliance staff
- Coding professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
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