I think it’s time to finally tackle the part of MIPS that I’ve been avoiding. It’s the category that Dr. Ketchersid deemed the overnight MACRA sensation due to its large impact on your MIPS score. … [Read more...]
MIPS Tip Tuesday
MIPS Tip Tuesday: Did you know that certain mid-level providers will be subject to MIPS as well? Starting next year, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists and … [Read more...]
MIPS Tip Tuesday
Today we begin our special MIPS Tips segment, as part of our MACRA Series here on the Acumen Blog. Join us every Tuesday for the remainder of the year to check out our MIPS Tip for the week. MIPS … [Read more...]
MACRA on the Menu
In last week’s Acumen blog Diana tackled highlights of the MACRA Final Rule released on October 14. She noted that the 2,398-page document is overwhelming and we are going to need to “eat the elephant … [Read more...]
MACRA in Images
A lot has been published about MACRA in the past weeks. The Quality Payment Program Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) was published on April 27, 2016, and the Federal Register Proposed Rule … [Read more...]
MACRA, MIPS, and APMs: Clear as Mud?
Last week Diana Strubler provided a wonderful overview of the MACRA implementation requirements published 10 days ago. This massive 962-page tome contains something for everybody. Over the past 6 … [Read more...]
SGR Repeal…Just Another April Fools?
So it would seem. On March 26 the House of Representatives passed a Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) repeal bill by an overwhelming vote of 392-37. Following this exciting news from the House, the Senate … [Read more...]
The 2017 VM: More Than Just a Tasty Leftover
Thanksgiving has come and gone leaving behind a trail of football upsets and turkey day leftovers. The leftovers are one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving. Whether it’s a late night turkey or ham … [Read more...]
