Primary Care Physician Compensation Model (PCPCM)  Resources

Get answers to PCPCM questions in our growing FAQ library. Explore billing, eligibility, payments and more.

Co-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.

An overview of the steps a primary care clinic, with panels, follow to ensure successful CII/CPAR implementation.

Estimate potential earnings under the PCCM and understand how existing practice characteristics will impact compensation. This tool is available to AMA Members - login required.

Co-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.

Physicians interested in transitioning to the PCPCM can find information about the application process here.

MOs are a standard component of many publicly funded payment arrangements, including the PCPCM funding model.

This guide acts as a quick reference for physicians and clinic teams on billing for encounters and time in the PCPCM.

Review in-basket Health Service Codes and descriptions for the Primary Care Physician Compensation Model (PCPCM).

To 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.

Panel payments for PCPCM are determined by the number of patients attached to a family physician’s PCPCM panel (derived from CPAR) and where the patient fits within the complexity matrix.

PCPCM allows physicians to bill for time using a non-patient-specific ULI. This article provides tips for how to do this in your EMR with links to detailed guides, as available.

Two sample day sheets demonstrating how physicians can calculate their time and claim appropriately

As physicians prepare to transition to the PCPCM, they may wish to review existing practice agreements and make changes to reflect the new compensation structure.

When a locum physician comes into a PCPCM practice to work in place of the host physician, a mutual decision should be made on whether the locum should bill under PCPCM or FFS. Length of coverage, administrative considerations and comfort with the new model should be considered.

PCPCM Information Session #5

Learn about panel accuracy and monthly payments with insights from Dr. Sarah Bates, Dr. Tyler Day, Dr. Heidi Fell and moderator Dr. Gerry Prince.

PCPCM Information Session #4

Learn about the Ministerial Order with insights from Dr. Brad Bahler, Dr. Trevor Day and moderator Dr. Gerry Prince.

PCPCM Information Session #3

Learn about the billing rules with insights from Dr. Sarah Bates, Dr. Tyler Hunter and moderator Dr. Gerry Prince.

PCPCM 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.

PCPCM 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.

PCCM 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.

PCCM Panel Prep - Part 2

A suggested process for comparing your CPAR panel size to your EMR panel size and identifying and correcting any discrepancies. 

PCCM Panel Prep - Part 1

Dr. Ernst Greyvenstein shares practical steps you can take to improve the accuracy of your panel size estimate.