Benefits
Statewide Physician Organization made primarily of independent physicians
of CIPA practices achieved PCMH designation
in additional revenue through fee schedule increases and financial incentives from participation in value-based contracts
No Membership Fees
Services
CIPA physicians are provided education and training, including educational webinars to prepare your staff for current and future healthcare changes or challenges. As a division of Medical Advantage, CIPA members have access to the broad portfolio of Medical Advantage services:
Practice Consulting
- Monthly meetings with our Practice Consultants
- Improve clinical and financial outcomes
Practice Marketing
- Practice website services
- Attract and engage patients in your community
- Assisting with reputation management
Care Management
- Access to licensed RN Care Managers
- Regular virtual check-ins with the high-risk members of your population
- Documentation updates in the practice EHR
EHR Services
- EHR staff training
- Template improvements
- EHR reports
- Helpdesk services
- Telehealth configuration and training
Billing and Revenue Cycle Services
- Billing, coding, revenue cycle training and consulting
- Ensure maximum reimbursement from payers on submitted claims
Payer Contracting
- Access to multiple payer contracts
- Optimize performance in VBC contracts
- Work to improve patient outcomes to maximize reimbursement
MACRA MIPS Performance Assistance
- Access to QPP Advisors for guidance on issues related to MIPS eligibility, participation, and performance
- Assistance is customized to meet practice's reporting requirements and goals
Medical Professional Liability Insurance
- CIPA members can take advantage of discounted Medical Professional Liability rates through The Doctors Company.
Analytics & Performance Reporting
- Portal access to analytics and reports
- Provides the insights necessary to effectively manage your patient population
Established to serve Michigan's Independent Practices
CIPA is a physician organization consisting of independent practices in over 80 Michigan counties. Our organization enables small groups of physicians to participate in pay-for-performance programs and value-based payer contracts that are normally only available to larger groups. As a physician, you maintain autonomy in the practice of independent medicine and maintain full control over the financial health of the practice. As a CIPA member, you gain access to invaluable resources, no matter where you are in the state.
Physicians in CIPA benefit from regular in-practice and virtual visits with our team of expert coaches who work closely with you and your staff to your improve clinical and financial outcomes. CIPA does not require membership fees.
CIPA Members Include
- Independent Practices
- Specialty Practices
- Group Practices
- Primary Care Practices
- Federally Qualified Health Centers
- Rural Health Clinics
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Don’t be left behind. CIPA membership gives you access to the business, clinical, and technical services you need to continue to run a strong independent practice AND participate in payer incentive programs.