Primary Care Physician Compensation Model (PCPCM) Resources
Jointly developed by the AMA's primary care physician leaders and Alberta Health, the PCPCM is a new option under Alberta’s Clinical Alternative Relationship Plans (cARPs).
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Physician Tools & Resources
Explore support tools, resources and information session recordings to assist with the transition to the PCPCM. As more details emerge and model elements are finalized, new resources and tools will be available on the AMA’s PCPCM webpage and through the AMA Member Dashboard.
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PCPCM Operations Manual
PCPCM Operations ManualCo-created by AMA and Alberta Health, the PCPCM Operations Manual is a comprehensive guide for physicians and teams to understand eligibility, billing rules, enrolment steps and more.
PCPCM FAQ
PCPCM FAQGet answers to PCPCM questions in our growing FAQ library. Explore billing, eligibility, payments and more.
PCPCM Financial Calculator
PCPCM Financial CalculatorEstimate potential earnings under the PCCM and understand how existing practice characteristics will impact compensation. This tool is available to AMA Members - login required.
PCPCM In-Basket Fee Codes
PCPCM In-Basket Fee CodesReview in-basket Health Service Codes and descriptions for the Primary Care Physician Compensation Model (PCPCM).
PCPCM Panel Size Calculation
PCPCM Panel Size CalculationTo apply and maintain a PCPCM BA, physicians must meet and maintain a minimum panel size of 500 patients, alongside additional criteria. Learn how your PCPCM panel size is calculated.
PCPCM Application Process
PCPCM Application ProcessPhysicians interested in transitioning to the PCPCM can find information about the application process here.
PCPCM Essentials for Alberta's Family Physicians and Rural Generalists
PCPCM Essentials GuideCo-created by AMA and Alberta Health, the PCCM Essentials Guide is one of many tools physicians can use to learn about the new compensation model.
PCPCM Billing for Time Example
PCPCM Billing for Time ExampleTwo sample day sheets demonstrating how physicians can calculate their time and claim appropriately
Mar.5, 2025: Understanding the Ministerial Order
Mar 5, 2025: Understanding the MOPCPCM Information Session #4
Learn about the Ministerial Order with insights from Dr. Brad Bahler, Dr. Tyler Day and moderator Dr. Gerry Prince.
Feb. 11, 2025: Billing for Encounters & Time
Feb 11, 2025: BillingPCPCM Information Session #3
Learn about the billing rules with insights from Dr. Sarah Bates, Dr. Tyler Hunter and moderator Dr. Gerry Prince.
Jan. 29, 2025: Eligibility & Enrolment
January 29, 2025: Eligibility & EnrolmentPCPCM Information Session #2
Learn about the eligibility criteria and application process with insights from Dr. Sarah Bates, Dr. Trevor Day, Dr. Kerri Treherne, and moderator Dr. Gerry Prince.
Jan. 8, 2025: Understand the Model
January 8, 2025: Understanding the PCPCM ModelPCPCM Information Session #1
Understand the compensation elements and review eligibility criteria. Featuring insights from Dr. Shelley Duggan, Dr. Sarah Bates, and moderator Dr. Gerry Prince.
Sept. 4, 2024: Take Control of Your Panel Size
PCCM Panel Prep - Take Control of Your Panel Size: Part 1PCCM Panel Prep - Part 1
Dr. Ernst Greyvenstein shares practical steps you can take to improve the accuracy of your panel size estimate.
Oct. 16, 2024: EMR vs CPAR Panel Size
Take Control of Your Panel Size: Part 2 Webinar RecordingPCCM Panel Prep - Part 2
A suggested process for comparing your CPAR panel size to your EMR panel size and identifying and correcting any discrepancies.
Nov. 28, 2024: Demographic Mismatches & Conflicts
PCPCM Panel Prep - Demographic Mismatches & Conflicts Part 3PCCM Panel Prep - Part 3
Learn how CPAR reports allow you to manage Demographic Mismatches and reduce Conflicts, improving care continuity and the accuracy of your AH panel size estimate.
Enrollment Support
One of the requirements for the PCPCM is participation in CPAR, a provincial system that captures the confirmed relationship between a primary provider and their paneled patients.
To learn more about CII/CPAR, including how you can access the CII/CPAR Acceleration Grant, visit AMA's CII/CPAR webpage.
CII/CPAR
Learn MoreCII/CPAR enables physicians and their teams to share patient information to Alberta Netcare directly from their EMR.
CII/CPAR Acceleration Grant
Learn moreInformation about the CII/CPAR Acceleration initiative including eligibility, enrolment and payment details.
Panel Management Support Program
Learn MoreThe Panel Management Support Program (PMSP) is a temporary program, funded by Alberta Health, which provides eligible physicians financial support for costs related to panel management and practice improvement activities.
Practice Tools and Change Packages
Access to Continuity Change Package Summary
Access to Continuity Change Package SummaryThe purpose of the Access to Continuity Change Package is to assist patient’s medical homes to optimize access processes, so patients can receive care when they want or need it.
Alberta Screening & Prevention (ASaP) Resources
Learn MoreUtilize these resources to integrate ASaP into your clinic team's processes.
Enhanced Access
Learn MoreImproving patient outcomes and satisfaction by providing timely access to a patient's physician and team, ensuring they get the care they want and need.
Team Tools and Change Packages
PCPCM: Live & on Call with AMA
Supporting a strong network of informed physicians and clinical team leaders who are equipped to implement and operate within the PCPCM. Offered most Fridays at 12:30 p.m.
Clinic Managers Network
Learn MoreA provincial Clinic Managers Network enabling clinic managers to connect, collaborate, and share best practices with peers.
Care Team Workload Analysis
Coming soon - review care team tasks and assigned support to increase physician capacity for clinical time.