A healthcare provider receives notice that current reimbursement rates from Medicare are going to change. What should the provider keep in mind about reimbursement when reviewing the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA)?
A) Focused on quantity
B) Based on value and quality
C) Determined by the number of beneficiaries
D) Calculated according to the gross domestic product
B) Based on value and quality
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