Top 5 MIPS Mistakes to Avoid in 2019
The MIPS rules are complex and this complexity creates many opportunities to make mistakes. Make sure that you avoid these top 5 mistakes that we have seen!
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Disappointing MIPS Incentives: Where’s My Money?
Disappointingly low MIPS bonuses are a result of a MIPS “transition” period which calls for the MIPS program to be fully implemented in 5 years. When the transition period is over, the advertised bonus amounts will be achieved.
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Don’t Use Internet Explorer, says Microsoft Cybersecurity Chief
Internet Explorer is a “compatibility solution” not a “modern browser”, explains Microsoft’s lead for cybersecurity in a recent blog post.
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2018 Was a Record Year for HIPAA Penalties
OCR totaled a record $28.7 million in HIPAA enforcement actions in 2018. OCR targets a wide variety of organizations. Eagle Consulting Partners offers an array of services to assist you with HIPAA compliance.
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Am I Required to Submit for MIPS in 2018?
The first step to determining MIPS eligibility is a review of the eligible clinician types: physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, and certified registered nurse anesthetics. If you fall under one of these 5 categories in 2018, you may be eligible for a reimbursement (or a penalty). Learn more.
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UPDATE – MIPS: Small Practices May Claim a “Promoting Interoperability” (ACI) Exception
New for MIPS in 2018 is the “Significant Hardship Exception” for small practices, which exempts them from the “Promoting Interoperability” category. While claiming the exception will reduce cost and labor, practices should do a breakeven analysis to determine if it is profitable to complete the PI category.
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