The dog days of summer have certainly arrived. In addition to early morning runs in a sauna and always forgetting to apply sunscreen to the tops of my feet, this time of year brings additional sport. … [Read more...]
Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier (VBP): A Closer Look
A few weeks ago we started a discussion about the Physician VBP. This week I’ll be taking a deeper dive into this relatively new CMS incentive program. I’d like to apologize at the outset for the … [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...]
Planning for 2014—It’s Not Too Late to Start
As I sit down to type this post, I realize how busy we have been this year. The telltale sign for me is looking up at the calendar and realizing the first month of 2014 is in the rearview mirror! The … [Read more...]
Patient Engagement: Ready or Not!
One of the messages I delivered at last week’s Acumen Users Conference was related to the importance of patient engagement in both the second stage of meaningful use and in the Physician … [Read more...]
2013 Resolutions
With the first week of 2013 coming to a close, I know many of you are well on your way to fulfilling your 2013 resolutions. This year introduces something new for several of the CMS programs we track … [Read more...]
