2017 Interoperability Standards Advisory Released
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) released the 2017 Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA).
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Formally Submit Quality Payment Program Comments by December 19
The Quality Payment Program final rule with comment period incorporates input received to date. To continue building on a user-centric approach, CMS is seeking feedback for future rulemaking.
ICD-10 Updates from CMS
On October 1, 2016, new ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets went into effect. Updating of these codes traditionally occurs on an annual basis, however, there was an extended freeze to code updates to support a smooth transition.
HHS Brings Interoperable Medication Lists to Consumers
ONC coordinated a live demonstration of consumer-friendly apps that import data from some of the largest health IT vendors in the country to allow individuals to access a consolidated list of their medications from a variety of sources in one place.
CMS Launches New Online Tool to Make Quality Payment Program Easier for Clinicians
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a tool to share automatically electronic data for the Medicare Quality Payment Program.
Receive Quality Payment Program Email Alerts
Subscribers of the eHealth listserv are encouraged to sign up for the new CMS Quality Payment Program listserv.
CMS Finalizes 3 Payment Rules
On November 1, CMS finalized updated payment rates and policy changes in the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System for CY 2017.
Additional CMS Opportunities to Join APMs
CMS announced new opportunities for clinicians to join APMs developed by the CMS Innovation Center to improve care and potentially earn an incentive payment under the Quality Payment Program created through MACRA.
ICD-10 Reaches the One Year Mark
On October 1, 2015, the U.S. health care system transitioned to ICD-10. One year later, CMS remains committed to helping you maintain your ICD-10 progress.