It’s difficult to believe, but 2022 is just around the corner – and with it a new set of MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) updates for practices to digest and incorporate into their strategy. While adjusting to each year’s new MIPS rules is an annual...
Federally-qualified health centers, or FQHCs, are an integral part of the national healthcare landscape. By providing care for certain underserved populations, FQHCs are a crucial partner in the fight to close gaps in patient care...
Whether you are looking to make the most of potential incentives or simply to avoid costly penalties, understanding the guidelines for MIPS (CMS’ Merit-based Incentive Payment System) is key. With MIPS reporting requirements changing and growing more complex all the...
At the end of each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) release final regulations for the Quality Payment Program for the coming year. The regulations include updates to the approved quality measures. The 2021 regulations...
Now that the 2021 QPP Final Rule has gone into effect, many healthcare organizations are seeking to implement best practices to maximize incentives and minimize penalties. This requires a solid understanding of the new rule, whether you report using the MIPS...
If you are submitting MIPS for 2020, it might be a good time to consider getting the needed documentation in case you are randomly selected for a MIPS Data Validation and Audit. Due to the vast disruptions caused by COVID-19 and the day-to-day time constraints in a...
Meeting quality measures and improving performance don’t just happen on their own but require some effective in-practice strategies. The top three strategies are: Complete and accurate documentation Proactive patient outreach Effective patient engagement Health plans...
Use of your Patient Portal is a MIPS scoring key. The most recent CMS changes to the “Promoting Interoperability” manifestation of Meaningful Use for MIPS scoring in 2020 – including the “Provide Patients Electronic Access to their Health Information” measure – can...
At the end of each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) releases the final regulations for the Quality Payment Program for the following year. The regulations include updates to the approved quality measures. A clear and...
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