Ama Policy

Use of Risk-Adjustment Mechanisms for Physician Compensation Under Capitation Contracts H-285.957

03/13/2019
Risk—Physicians Taking

The AMA will work with interested medical organizations in urging state Medicaid programs and other third party payers to assure the inclusion of risk adjustment mechanisms in capitation rates paid to physicians providing care to chronically ill children and adults enrolled in managed care plans.

Policy Timeline

Sub. Res. 128, A-96 Reaffirmed: CMS Rep. 8, A-06 Modified: CMS Rep. 01, A-16 Reaffirmed: CMS Rep. 2, A-22