Search results for "MACRA"
Navigating the improvement activity component of MIPS
The Quality Payment Program created by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) is not as intimidating as it sounds—at least for 2017, which is a transition year that will determine what internists are paid in 2019.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2017
Handling MACRA's advancing care information component
The new Quality Payment Program created by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) does not have to be as scary as many have made it out to ... The five base measures are:. 1. Perform security risk analysis: As required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), an eligible clinician must conduct or review a security risk
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/practice.htm
1 Jan 2017
Behind the scenes at ACP, policy can improve patient care
By carefully crafting evidence-based policies, ACP can influence regulatory agencies and advocate for better patient care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/presidents.htm
1 Nov 2016
Former EVP/CEO reflects on his tenure at the College
ACP's outgoing EVP/CEO reflects on his 6 years at the College's helm and his plans for the future.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/QandA.htm
1 Nov 2016
Physicians pushing back on burnout
This issue covers such topics as making systemic changes to fight physician burnout, planning for end-of-life care, and addressing e-cigarettes with patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/editors.htm
1 Nov 2016
Health policy after the election
The 2016 elections will have huge consequences for health policy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/washington.htm
1 Nov 2016
Confused about MACRA? You're not alone
ACP has resources that can help you prepare for MACRA both now and after the final rule from CMS is issued.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/10/04/6.htm
4 Oct 2016
ACP to small practices: We've got your back
Internists in small practices worry that the payment disruptions from the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) will be the straw that breaks the camel's back for profitability. ACP is committed to ensuring that this doesn't happen.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/10/washington.htm
1 Oct 2016
You've heard of MACRA and MIPS, but how about HCC for how some of us get paid?
Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, continues his monthly column at KevinMD.com in a post about how hierarchical condition categories and ICD-10 coding will impact payment in future payment models.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/09/20/6.htm
20 Sep 2016
Deadline approaching for applications for CPC+ New Regional Primary Care Model
CPC+ is an opportunity for primary care practices that have been working to implement the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model to receive additional payment, with 2 “tracks” with incrementally advanced care delivery requirements and payment options.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/09/13/6.htm
13 Sep 2016