Upcoming MIPS Deadlines
This is a reminder of two important deadlines for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS): Last day to submit measures for consideration and the last day to register as a group via CAHPS.
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Updated QPP Look-Up Tool from CMS
CMS updated its QPP Look-Up Tool to allow clinicians to view 2018 MIPS eligibility and Alternative Payment Model Qualifying APM Participant data—in one place.
QPP Website Now Includes 2018 MIPS Measures and Activities
CMS has updated the “Explore Measures” section of the Quality Payment Program website for the 2018 performance period. It now includes 2018 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measures and activities.
CMS Unveils Scorecard to Deliver New Level of Transparency
CMS released the first ever Medicaid and CHIP Scorecard, a central component of the Administration’s commitment to modernize the Medicaid and CHIP program through greater transparency and accountability for the program’s outcomes.
Submit an EHR Hardship Exception Application by July 1, 2018
Eligible hospitals and CAHs may be exempt from Medicare penalties if they can show that demonstrating meaningful use would result in a significant hardship.
CMS Monday Morning Rounds 6-11-18
CMS is reporting these events, updates and deadlines for providers and hospitals on payment issues concerning Medicare and Medicaid. News includes MIPS webinar, device replacement billing, claim status code update, new Q code.
EHR Incentive Program Status Report April 2018
Just the facts… CMS has released the most recent numbers for the EHR Incentive programs. Here are some Program-to-date highlights from the April report. Active registrants total well over a half a million.
CMS Announces Agency’s First Rural Health Strategy
CMS released the agency’s first Rural Health Strategy intended to provide a proactive approach on healthcare issues to ensure that the nearly one in five individuals who live in rural America have access to high quality, affordable healthcare.
CMS Proposes Changes to the PI Programs and Releases Request for Comments
On April 24th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the FY 2019 Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long Term Acute Care Hospital proposed rule.