Greetings Acumen blog readers. Hard to believe that March is coming to a close. In years past we would have just completed 48 games in 4 days, but instead we are facing a new Madness this March. I … [Read more...]
MIPS: The Dark Side of the Moon
February! The NFL season is over. Did your team win last night? Did you enjoy the commercials? Perhaps you are not a sports fan and are delighted the football craze is behind us. Regardless of your … [Read more...]
MIPS 2018 Data Submission
It’s that time of the year again! MIPS data submission season is upon us. Despite there being a partial federal government shutdown, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is open … [Read more...]
Quality: Still the MIPS Heavyweight in 2019
Happy New Year Acumen blog readers! I hope 2019 is off to a wonderful start for each of you. Dr. Maddux finished last year off with a remarkable post. If you missed it, I’d suggest taking a look here. … [Read more...]
2018 QPP Resources: An Early Christmas Gift!
I am going to keep the content light on this Christmas Eve because, let’s face it, it’s been a wild year and we all would like to kick up our feet and relax. Therefore, we’re going to aggregate all … [Read more...]
MIPS Cost Category: Unpacking a Mystery
Can you believe it will be Christmas Eve in 2 weeks? Have you finished your holiday shopping? I certainly have not. As you consider those trips to the mall or surfing the Internet to find just the … [Read more...]
2019 QPP: Final Rule Overview
The first week of November was a busy one for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Not only did they release the 2019 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) but also the 2019 Quality Payment … [Read more...]
