The American Medical Association (AMA) Physician Practice Information (PPI) Survey is nearing completion, and all selected physicians are urged to actively engage in this effort. The intent of the survey, which has been endorsed by over 170 medical societies and other health care associations (see the full list), is to collect updated and accurate data on practice costs, which are a key element of physician payment. These data have not been updated since last collected over 15 years ago and it is critically important to update these data to ensure accurate payment.

Mathematica, an independent research company, is helping the AMA run this survey. Your practice may receive an email (from ppisurvey@mathematica-mpr.com) and a USPS mail packet from Mathematica that contains a link to the survey, as well as supporting information. We urge you to speak with your practice management colleagues to determine if they have received these communications and ask them to complete this important survey. In the coming weeks or months, you may be asked to complete a brief survey on the number of weekly hours spent on direct patient care. We urge you to complete this two-minute survey.

Read more information about this survey.