APMs
Alternative Payment Model (APM)
Alternative Payment Models (APMs) reward eligible clinicians and practices for taking on some risk related to their patients’ outcomes. An APM can apply to three primary buckets:
- A specific clinical condition
- A care episode
- A patient population
In the Quality Payment Program, there are two pathways to participate in APMs:
To get a detailed understanding of APMs and how you may participate:
- View the MACRA modules
- Get answers to your questions with the ASA FAQs
- Use the APM Assessment Framework for Providers to help you assess whether a particular APM may be appropriate for your practice
- Consult CMS resources