Advanced APMs will be the less chosen pathway for Orthopaedic Surgeons in 2017. This option lets practices earn more for taking on some risk related to their patients' outcomes. If you decide to take part in an Advanced APM, you may earn a Medicare incentive payment for participating in an innovative payment model.
Once you're in an Advanced APM, you'll earn the 5% incentive payment in 2019 for Advanced APM participation in 2017 if:
- You receive 25% of your Medicare Part B payments through an Advanced APM or
- See 20% of your Medicare patients through an advanced APM
Those who participate in an Advanced APM but do not qualify for the 5% bonus payment may still be able to omit MIPS participation, however, many clinicians will participate in both APMs and MIPS. In 2017, clinicians participation in APMs and MIPS will at least receive full credit in the improvement activities category.
View a list of approved Advanced APMs