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DETAILED METHODOLOGY FOR THE 2016 VALUE MODIFIER AND THE 2014 QUALITY AND RESOURCE USE REPORT

Guidance for Detailed understanding of the 2016 Value Modifier and the process and methodology used to compute the Value Modifier that will be used to adjust the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) payments to physicians in groups with 10 or more eligible professionals in 2016.

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

Issue Date: August 01, 2015

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