The PCF model will reimburse participants through a simple payment structure.
A version of this article was first published October 12, 2020, by HCPro's Revenue Cycle Advisor, a sibling publication to HealthLeaders.
Q: How will CMS reimbursement providers in the Primary Care First (PCF) model?
A: The PCF model will reimburse participants through a simple payment structure which has a payment mechanism that allows for clinical driven care, provides a population-based payment along with the primary care flat visit fee, and includes a performance-based adjustment. The adjustment can be a double-edged sword, as it provides an upside of up to 50% of revenue as well as a small downside of a 10% revenue reduction, which functions as an incentive to reduce costs and improve quality. The performance adjustment will be assessed and paid on a quarterly basis.
For more information, see "Note from the instructor: New demonstration model tests impact of advanced primary care on total cost of care," by Yvette M. DeVay, MHA, CPC, CPMA, CIC.
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