Source: American Academy of Family Physicians
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) announced the early termination of a number of Medicare payment models, including Primary Care First and Making Care Primary.
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is disappointed that these models won’t be available to help practices transition to value-based payment. CMMI commented that the actions do not signal a retreat from support of primary care physicians, but rather a need to focus on different approaches that are consistent with their statutory mandate and to produce savings. Many models for primary care physicians will continue, including Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Primary Care Flex Model, ACO REACH, and AHEAD.
The AAFP is engaging with CMMI and Congress to ensure members who are participating in the affected models have the information they need to ensure minimal disruption to their practice and the patients they serve. The AAFP will publish additional information as it becomes available.