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...]
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Advanced APMs and the 2019 QPP Final Rule
Can you believe Thanksgiving is now in the rearview mirror and Christmas is less than a month away? Where has 2018 gone? It has been several weeks since my last post, and I am feeling a bit rusty. … [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...]
QPP 2019 Proposed Rule: Promoting Interoperability
The plan for this blog post was going to be a continuation of what Dr. Ketchersid so effortlessly delivered last week—a peaceful stroll through the remaining highlights of the 2019 QPP Proposed … [Read more...]
The 2019 QPP: A Summertime Intro
I don’t know about you, but the summer doldrums have certainly arrived here in Southside Virginia. Nothing like stepping out into the sauna and having your glasses fog up due to the heat and humidity! … [Read more...]
The QPP: Small Practice Relief in 2018?
Happy New Year, blog readers! Did you make any resolutions this year? Do they remain intact? Was MIPS part of one of those resolutions? If Med-PAC has its way, MIPS will ride off into the sunset just … [Read more...]
ESCOs and QPs: Of Right Hands and Lefts
When you brushed your teeth this morning or ate your breakfast, odds are you used your right hand to drive the toothbrush or the spoon or fork. Roughly 85-90% of the world’s population is right … [Read more...]
