Primary Care First Model Options
Date Added:
January 7, 2020
Journal/Publication:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Publisher:
U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Publication Date:
January 7, 2020
Type:
Notifications and Opportunities
Format:
Web Page
Abstract
Primary Care First is a set of voluntary five-year payment model options that reward value and quality by offering innovative payment model structures to support delivery of advanced primary care. In response to input from primary care clinician stakeholders, Primary Care First is based on the underlying principles of the existing CPC+ model design: prioritizing the doctor-patient relationship; enhancing care for patients with complex chronic needs and high need, seriously ill patients, reducing administrative burden, and focusing financial rewards on improved health outcomes.
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RPR Commentary
This is a summary of the CMS Primary Care First Program, which is being offered to practices in Oklahoma. It is a payment model based upon lessons learned in CPC and CPC+. The deadline for sign-up appears to be January 22. James W. Mold, MD, MPH