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Action for Physician Groups with 2 or More Eligible Professionals and Physician Solo Practitioners to Take In Order To Earn an Incentive Based on Performance and Avoid the Automatic CY 2017 Downward Payment Adjustment under the Value-Based Payment Modifier

Guidance for Options for Physicians participating in VBP 2015 to avoid penalties and earn incentives on payments in CY2017.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: May 15, 2015

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