A joint survey by the American Medical Association and financial firm KPMG paints a daunting picture for physicians and MACRA, with results showing that fewer than one in four physicians feel well prepared to meet its requirements in 2017.

The survey involved 1,000 practicing physicians who have been involved in practice decision-making related to the Quality Payment Program, or QPP. A majority, roughly 51 percent, of surveyed physicians who are involved in practice decision-making are somewhat knowledgeable about MACRA and the QPP and only 8 percent describe themselves as "deeply knowledgeable" about the program and its requirements.

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