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In surprise move, CMS eases cost into 2018 MIPS performance year
11/13/2017
by: Richard Scott

In a course reversal, CMS announced that the cost performance category will account for 10% of a clinician’s score under the merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) starting in 2018, according to the 2018 Quality Payment Program final rule released Nov. 2.

ACI gets a little easier in CEHRT, registry reporting measures
11/13/2017
by: Roy Edroso
While the merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) is getting tougher in many respects in 2018, the advancing care information (ACI) category will be a little easier for many people — especially those who haven’t fully transitioned to 2015 certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT).
Virtual groups on for 2018 – but providers have short lead time to sign up
11/13/2017
by: Roy Edroso

New “virtual groups,” which let solo practitioners and members of disparate small practices band together to report measures for the merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS), were finalized in close to the same form that was laid out in the Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule. But the short deadline, as well as several issues that CMS plans to address in the future, suggest the first year of this innovation will be tough sledding.

2018 payments: Eye exam, debridement codes up; immunizations down
11/13/2017
by: Richard Scott

You’ll find a small payment increase in 2018 for several frequently reported E/M codes, including a 1% jump for office code 99214, which brings the non-facility payment rate to $109.44 per encounter — up a smidge from the 2017 rate of $108.74.

2018 fee schedule final rule roundup: Payment, policy, PQRS, Shared Savings changes
11/13/2017
by: Part B News staff

Check out our comprehensive breakdown of changes in the 2018 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule.

QPP final rule roundup: Check out changes that could affect your penalty or bonus
11/13/2017
by: Part B News staff

Get a breakdown of the finer points of the 2018 Quality Payment Program (QPP) final rule including changes to merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) improvement activities and more.

2018 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule
11/13/2017
Read the entire 2018 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule for yourself.
2018 Quality Payment Program final rule
11/13/2017
Read the 2018 Quality Payment Program final rule here.
Trump’s slow first-year start may be calm before the storm for health care industry
11/06/2017
by: Roy Edroso
Some see President Donald Trump’s slow start in health care as a sign of failure and even incapacity, but it may be that he’s playing a long game that could favor his policies — assuming he can hold his Congressional majority.
Prepare to counsel and collect from more patients as uninsured rate goes up
11/06/2017
by: Roy Edroso
The number of uninsured is beginning to rise — so your practice should prepare for more patients who will switch to self-pay and may need financial counseling services.
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