CMS announced its intent to implement a VBM using a quality and cost tiering system to groups of 100 or more eligible professionals. Originally, CMS proposed to apply the payment adjustment to groups of 25 or more professionals.
In 2017, the VBM will apply to all physicians except those participating in accountable care organizations, pioneers or other initiatives from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.
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