By William Hyman – MIPS relies on the calculation of a composite (or final) score based on the linear combination of 4 factors (except 3 for 2017), each multiplied by its corresponding weight as explained in the more than 2000-page Final Rule.
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By Susan Clark – Now that we have had time to digest (choke on?) the MIPS 2300+ page final rule, the picture is becoming clearer. We have begun preparation efforts with the practices that we work with and you know what we are finding?
By Jim Tate – Maybe there was no other way to do it. Reign in the high cost of healthcare by boiling it all down to one easy to digest number. Rate each eligible Medicare Part B clinician on a 0 – 100 score.
By John Halamka MD – Many people have asked me to review the Quality Payment Program final rule, released on October 14, 2016. Several summaries have already been written but your best bet is to rely on the CMS Quality Payment Program website.
HHS finalizes streamlined Medicare payment system that rewards clinicians for quality patient care MACRA rule will accelerate health care system’s shift toward value.
By Jim Tate – We are now less than a month away from the CMS Final Rule that will affect Medicare Part B reimbursement far into the future. It is expected that the majority of these providers will fall into the MIPS.
By Lisa Gouin – The phrase “it’s a buyer’s market” is predominantly used in the real estate business, not healthcare. However, for many practices and healthcare organizations, it appears to be the perfect narrative for our changing healthcare landscape.
By Rod Baird – CMS Draft 2017 Physician Fee Schedule reaffirms that LTC Medicine remains misunderstood by regulators and the AMA.
By John Halamka MD – I’m in New York City visiting Oscar Health, on my continuing quest to determine how best to integrate digital platforms, patient-family engagement, and care coordination in preparation for MACRA/MIPS and the transformation from fee for service to alternative payment models.