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CMS proposal: Clinicians can mix reporting methods to get to six measures

07/03/2017

This year: A clinician must report quality measures using one method, such as claims-based, registry or electronic health record (EHR). Next year: That same clinician could report measures on claims, through a registry and through an EHR. This expansion would give providers a wider range of quality measures to choose from, but CMS may be tougher on providers who don’t complete the requirements for quality reporting.

2018 QPP proposed rule offers more exclusions, bonuses for small practices

07/03/2017

by: Richard Scott

Thousands of additional providers will get a break during the 2018 merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) reporting year should proposed exclusions stand pat.

APMs can expect slower risk increase, expanded list of advanced models

07/03/2017

by: Laura Evans

If you are participating in an advanced alternative payment model (APM), you can look forward to a continuation of the same level of financial risk and, in some cases, an easing of standards in year two of Medicare’s Quality Payment Program.

Virtual groups good for small practice MIPS reporters with missing bits

07/03/2017

by: Roy Edroso

If you ever wished you could combine your MIPS reporting with another provider group’s or another provider’s, your wish has come true with the “virtual groups” set to debut in 2018.

Increasing participation in PQRS — harbinger of MIPS success?

07/03/2017

by: Roy Edroso

If past performance is anything to go on, the merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) will see participation grow at a brisk clip over the next several years.

Online only: MIPS for individual clinicians: 2018

07/03/2017

by: Julia Kyles

CMS doesn’t plan to change the basic requirements for a clinician who reports as an individual next year in the merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS). That’s good news for providers who don’t qualify for an exclusion from reporting.

Online only: QPP round-up: New measures, greater public exposure, APM details

07/03/2017

by: Part B News Staff

Take stock of additional proposed changes to the Quality Payment Program (QPP) that may have an impact on your practices during the 2018 reporting year.

Online only: Senate Obamacare repeal stalled; future changes to bill expected

07/03/2017

by: Roy Edroso

Passage of the Senate version of the Obamacare replacement bill hit rough sailing and may require deep changes before it comes to a vote.

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