MACRA News and Commentary

MACRAquestions-200On April 27, CMS released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). Supported by a bipartisan majority and stakeholders, such as patient and medical associations, the MACRA legislation ended more than a decade of last-minute fixes and potential payment cliffs for Medicare doctors and clinicians. It also made numerous improvements to America’s health care system. Here are the facts from CMS.

Comments are due no later than 5 p.m. on June 27, 2016. You can submit or review comments on Regulations.gov. Until then, here is what is in the news along with more information and commentary on the rule.

The ABCs of MIPS
Don’t miss HITECH Answers and SA Ignite on our continuing series on MIPS. MIPS starts January 2017, which means activities during 2016 are critical to being best prepared. Learn how the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System will impact your reputation as well as your bottom line. And download our newest white paper from SA Ignite with 12 frequently asked questions about the proposed rule.

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