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Aaron Cohen on how to approach the MIPS slowdown, and more

by: Roy Edroso Oct 3, 2016

Aaron Cohen, principal and health care co-practice leader at accounting, tax and consulting firm Citrin Cooperman in New York City, talked to Part B News about the merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) and the "at-your-own-pace" proposal.

Training opportunities for Part B News readers

by: Karen Long May 24, 2016

With everything a physician practice has to keep track of -- the new merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS), ICD-10 code changes, enrollment changes and more -- you might feel overwhelmed. But we've got you covered.

Experts: We like MIPS' streamlining, but will providers be ready?

by: Roy Edroso May 18, 2016

Experts with whom we surveyed the new merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) reporting program proposed rule, which CMS released on April 27, see a lot to like – but worry CMS may be rushing things.

Combined scoring system reshapes federal quality-reporting programs

by: Richard Scott May 17, 2016

Flush the old alphabet soup down the drain. MIPS is here and with it comes a new language aligned with the updated quality-reporting programs.

Small practices expected to bear majority of negative payments under MIPS

by: Richard Scott May 13, 2016

Solo providers and small practices, take note. Under the merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) that starts in 2017, you will get docked more than half a billion dollars in Medicare payments.

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