Quality Payment Programs, the final rule
The Quality Payment Program final rule has been released. What payment adjustments will physicians see in the upcoming years? How quickly will the new payment methodologies be implemented?
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CMS Quality Payment Programs are a key element of CMS’ effort to transform the Medicare system from a “Pay for Volume” model to “Pay for Value”. The Quality Payment Programs include Alternative Payment Models (APMs) such as ACOs and Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH). For physician practices not participating in an APM, the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) will apply. MIPS, which will be effective 1/1/2017, incorporates the legacy Meaningful Use, PQRS and Value Modifier programs.
The QRUR and MIPS
The 2015 QRUR have been released. Practices can download them and learn about their potential payment adjustments in 2017. They can also begin to understand how to perform well in MIPS.
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Meaningful Use in 2016 and 2017
Meaningful Use is still on for 2016 and 2017. Learn what Acting Administrator has said about Meaningful Use and the MACRA implementation.
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Meaningful Use Changes for 2016
Editor’s Note: Subsequent to the publication of this article, CMS has renamed the “Meaningful Use” programs to “Promoting Interoperability”. Once again we are sitting in the beginning of August with the potential for CMS to change program... Read More
Meaningful Use morphs into “Advancing Care Information” under MACRA/MIPS
Editor’s Note: Subsequent to the publication of this article, CMS has renamed the MIPS “Advancing Care Information” category to “Promoting Interoperability”. The MACRA legislation established the Medicare Incentive Payment System (MIPS)... Read More
