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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.

Medical home retains special status under MIPS, APMs proposed rule

by: Richard Scott May 4, 2016

There's no place like a patient-centered medical home. That's what a close reading of the voluminous merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) quality-reporting and alternative payment model proposed rule, issued April 27, tells us about policymakers' delivery model du jour.

Value-based care and alternative payment models: Will you take the plunge?

by: Richard Scott Apr 8, 2016

As physician practices grapple with Medicare's onerous quality-reporting programs, worry about ICD-10 implementation and, you know, perform that small task known as caring for their patients, a significant question looms on the horizon: Will they step into the value-based world of alternative payment models (APM)?

VBM x-factor will mean a 32% bonus for some practices

by: Julia Kyles, CPC Mar 7, 2016

Quality reporting in 2014 will really pay off for 128 groups this year. The baseline upward adjustment is 15.92% and that amount doubled for groups that treated high risk patients.

Last chance to avoid the 2014 PQRS penalty is Nov. 23

by: Roy Edroso Nov 18, 2015

Did you get word from CMS that you flunked your PQRS and value modifer reporting and have to pay the 2% penalty? You have until Monday to try and get a reprieve.

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