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...]
Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier: Payment Sea Change Ahead!
July is well underway and every summer there are some things we can always count on. Earlier this month CMS published the proposed rule that includes the 2013 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). If you are … [Read more...]