Ah, the day before the election. Hard to believe that sideshow known as the Presidential race is coming to a close. As I’ve mentioned before, we tend to steer clear of religion and politics in the … [Read more...]
MIPS Easy Button…Trick or Treat?
Halloween! Can you believe it? All across the country this evening youngsters will don costumes in search of Treats, adults will shepherd their kids through neighborhoods, or stay behind to distribute … [Read more...]
MIPS Relief? Mr. Slavitt Offers a Sneak Peek
September is almost behind us, and with its passage most of us will enjoy relief from the sometimes-oppressive summer heat. Recently, CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt served up a bit of relief of … [Read more...]
APM Redux
Last weekend I spent some time with family in the cool weather of the Appalachian Mountains. While there I had the opportunity to go fly fishing. It’s important to understand that yours truly is not … [Read more...]
APM: Just Another TLA?
In the world of TLAs (three-letter acronyms), the APM, or alternative payment model, is a TLA we certainly need to pay attention to. APMs are a collection of new healthcare payment frameworks that are … [Read more...]
MU, ACI and Hardship Exceptions: What’s a Nephrologist To Do?
Sometimes the heat and humidity encountered during the sultry summer months can smother you like a warm, wet blanket. You know the days I am talking about, right? If you wear glasses, when you step … [Read more...]
Resource Use: The Murky Waters of MIPS
Honestly, I was not going to do this to you. With the exception of Dugan Maddux’s recent post, the Acumen blog has been drowning in the ocean of MACRA for what seems like months now. But given that … [Read more...]
Quality: The Overnight MACRA Sensation
As I get older, I find the days on the calendar move by faster, even though I am certain the earth still spins at the same speed it did last year. Reminds me of the lyrics from that classic Pink Floyd … [Read more...]
