MACRA replaces the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) with the Quality Payment Program (QPP) to incentivize value and quality over quantity. This framework will more quickly move us away from a healthcare system that pays for volume to one that rewards value and better care.

QPP provides two different roads for Medicare Part B providers to take: the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Models (APMs).

Which road should you take? View the infographic.

What makes an APM “Advanced”? This infographic explains what Advanced APMs are and how participants can qualify for the incentive payment.

Telligen is actively monitoring the QPP rule-making process in advance of the CMS final rule expected in November. To keep busy healthcare professionals up-to-date, Telligen will post regular updates and resources to ensure a smooth transition to QPP.