CMS: Beyond the Policy
CMS now produces a new podcast, “CMS: Beyond the Policy,”. It will highlight updates and changes to policies and programs in an easily accessible and…
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Deadline to Submit MIPS Year 2 is April 2nd
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has officially opened the data submission period for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians who participated in Year 2 (2018) of the Quality Payment Program.
Informational Webinar: ONC Proposed Rule to Improve the Interoperability of Health Information
ONC will host an informational webinar on February 28th at 2 PM ET to provide further details on the proposed rule and to answer general questions.
HHS Launches Innovative Payment Model with New Treatment and Transport Options
The HHS, & the CMS Innovation Center announced a new payment model for emergency ambulance services that aims to allow Medicare Fee-For-Service beneficiaries to receive the most appropriate level of care at the right time and place with the potential for lower out-of-pocket costs.
New Innovations in Technology Promote Patient Access and Could Make Health Data Exchange a Reality for Millions
On Monday, February 11, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator released proposed rules to support seamless and secure access, exchange, and use of electronic health information.
New App Displays What Original Medicare Covers
CMS launched a new app that gives consumers a modernized Medicare experience with direct access on a mobile device to some of the most-used content on Medicare.gov. The new “What’s Covered” app lets people with Original Medicare, caregivers and others quickly see….
ONC Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT issued a proposed rule to support seamless and secure access to, exchange of, and use of electronic health information (EHI).
CMS Finalizes New Medicare Card Distribution Ahead of Deadline
CMS recently completed a large-scale effort to provide new Medicare cards without Social Security numbers to people with Medicare. The new cards support the agency’s work to protect personal identity and reduce fraud and abuse.
QPP Website Now Includes 2019 MIPS Measures and Activities
CMS has updated the “Explore Measures” tool on the Quality Payment Program website for the 2019 performance period. The website now includes 2019 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measures and activities for the four performance categories.