Terry’s June 23rd blog post on the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONCHIT) 10-Year Vision highlighted the 3-year, 6-year, and 10-year HHS targets for health IT (HIT). His post noted … [Read more...]
The Physician Value-based Payment Modifier (VBP): A Primer
Over the years, we have reviewed a number of CMS programs that sit at the intersection of nephrology and information technology. Today we start a conversation about the new kid on the block, the … [Read more...]
Quality Reporting: Are We There Yet?
The Madness of March is behind us, culminating in the U Conn men’s and women’s basketball teams cutting down the nets on consecutive nights last week. Consistent quality performances are required to … [Read more...]
Acumen PQRS Registry Enters Its Fifth Year
Last week I had the pleasure of participating in the CMS kick-off call for the 2013 Registry season. This will be the fifth consecutive year our company has had the privilege of assisting … [Read more...]
The Year of the Penalty (PQRS 2013)
I know it is difficult to believe but February is rapidly drawing to a close. Those of you keeping track of the Chinese zodiac are keenly aware that we are now one week into the year of the snake. … [Read more...]
The Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier: A Two-Year Reprieve for Most Nephrologists
Last week I mentioned the arrival of the much-anticipated 2013 PFS final rule. Beyond the very important PFS, nephrologists will be interested in the Physician VBP. As you may recall, the VBP is part … [Read more...]
PQRS: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Last week I had the privilege of speaking to our local medical staff about CMS incentive programs. The topic of the presentation was meaningful use, but during the course of the conversation I … [Read more...]
PQRS & MOC: More Than Alphabet Soup!
Recently I was asked about the intersection of the CMS PQRS program and the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) maintenance of certification (MOC) program. The board certification process is … [Read more...]