CMS Quality Payment Program 2018
Reading and sorting through all the facts and analysis about the 2018 final rule for the QPP is a heavy lift. Here is the first of more to come on some key sites, resources, and experts on the subject.
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HHS Optimization Project Pilot
Providers and health plans use a variety of different formats for conducting electronic transactions. HIPAA Administrative Simplification transaction standards work towards reducing the variable formats, making it easier for data to be shared and transferred.
2018 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the 2018 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs.
MIPS 2018: The Reality of Virtual Groups
By Dr. Pawan Jindal – There are generally two ways to participate in MIPS in 2017: as an Individual or as a Group. Beginning 2018, there will be a third option available to individuals and small groups called the “Virtual Group”. The definition of Virtual Group comes from the definition of ‘virtual’ and ‘group’.
Medicare Fee-For-Service Improper Payment Rate is Below 10%
By Kimberly Brandt – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is committed to reducing improper payments in all of its programs, as evidenced by improper payment reduction efforts contained in the Fiscal Year 2018 President’s Budget.
MIPS 2018 Quality Performance Improvement Scoring: 10 Things You Need to Know
By Dr. Pawan Jindal – A significant addition to the scoring component in 2018 is the “Improvement Scoring” bonus points for the Quality and the Cost categories. As the name suggests, these are bonus points available in 2018.
The 2018 QPP Final Rule – Insights into the Future
By Matthew Fusan – CMS released the much anticipated 2018 Quality Payment Program final rule. While most of what was in the proposed rule ultimately made it into the final rule there was one surprise along with many indicators of what to expect as the QPP continues to mature over the next several years.
MIPS Cost Category: OLD is the new NEW
By Dr. Pawan Jindal – CMS finalized the QPP Rule for the performance year 2018. A key takeaway is that the cost performance category would have a 10% weightage in calculation of the final MIPS score in 2018. Here are the seven things you need to know to prepare for the Cost category for 2018:
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