ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2016 Issue 37
Physician Notes: New AMA Tool Offers Advice on Which MACRA Model is Right For You
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Article Overview
This article covers AMA educational and decision-support resources developed to help physicians navigate Medicare’s MACRA Quality Payment Program as it approaches implementation. It explains the general purpose of the AMA’s tools, including educational modules, a payment-model evaluation resource, and a Medicare-focused podcast series, and highlights the broader transition to a new physician-payment framework. The piece is most relevant to physicians, practice administrators, and coding or compliance staff who want a high-level view of MACRA-related guidance and preparedness resources.
Why This Topic Matters
MACRA changes how Medicare physician payment is structured, so practices need accessible resources to understand the new environment and prepare operationally. This article points readers to AMA-supported tools that may help them evaluate readiness and learn about the program at a high level.
What You Will Learn
- What AMA resources are available to help physicians prepare for MACRA
- How the article frames the transition to the Quality Payment Program
- What types of educational and decision-support tools are being promoted
- Why these resources are presented as relevant to Medicare-participating practices
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice administrators
- Medical office managers
- Coding and compliance professionals
- Healthcare organizations participating in Medicare
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