Like all great rumors it started with a grain of truth. CMS acting administrator Andy Slavitt, made a statement (“… we’re now in the process of ending meaningful use”…) that took on a life of its own and soon the mole hill became a mountain. In the blink of an eye the word spread that the meaningful use program had died.
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By Jim Tate – Recently I participated in a web presentation and during the Q and A period it became apparent one of the greatest concerns was the need for clarification for both hospitals and EPs on the Public Health meaningful use measures.
By Jim Tate – The rear view mirror. Now that’s one handy tool. Helps us keep an eye on things that might be gaining on us. Almost as good as having eyes in the back of our heads. Things can creep up on us and before we know it what we have may have forgotten is demanding our attention.
By Jim Tate – The long awaited Final Rule gave providers a clearer view for 2015 – 2017 and Stage 3 Meaningful Use. Some of the most fascinating details are found in the nuances buried in the response to public comments. The careful reader is provided insights.
By Jim Tate – Finally, the Rule is in. Last April during HIMSS15 we were promised by CMS delivery of the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Final Rule no later than August 1st. Well, August came and went without the much anticipated Rule.
By Jim Tate – The lion’s share of the CMS EHR incentives have been paid out, especially for those who participated on the Medicare side of the incentive program. The Meaningful Use (MU) incentives are winding down but it is prudent to keep an eye on the rear view mirror and make sure you are up to date on past MU documentation.
By Jim Tate – I read it almost every day. “Meaningful Use (MU) is over”. “The incentives are almost all paid out”. Everyone is acting like the entire CMS EHR Incentive Program is slipping away and with it the entire concept of MU. Better hold your horses. The death knell of MU has been overplayed.
In April, Congress and President Obama approved what is commonly referred to as the doc fix bill. The bill repeals the Medicare Part B Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) reimbursement formula and replaces it with the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System or MIPS.
Beginning January 1, 2019 Medicare physician payments will be determined by future adopted rules for MIPS, the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System. Here are three resources we are sharing to get you started.