A survey of providers following the first year of implementation of the new the MIPS Value Pathway reveals mixed reviews of the specialty-specific reporting pathway, with some recommendations for improvement but an overall positive experience.
2024 Proposed Rule for the Quality Payment Program Released
See key changes for the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System for the 2024 performance year as outlined in the proposed rule.
CMS Releases CY24 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule & Quality Payment Program Updates
On July 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program (QPP) updates. Notably, the Fee Schedule decreases the conversion factor, which coupled with reimbursement stagnation for payment updates and congressionally mandated cuts, has created financial instability for physicians across all specialties. …
Useful Data Made Easy: The ACR RISE Registry
A qualified clinical data registry, RISE helps clinicians measure their performance on quality measures, identify ways to improve their patient care experience, navigate Medicare reporting and demonstrate the value of rheumatology to key influencers. Practices must join no later than June 30 to use RISE for 2023 Traditional MIPS or Advancing Rheumatology Patient Care MVP reporting.
2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for Quality Payment Program Published
The ACR highlights essential policy and reporting changes to the Quality Payment Program for performance year 2023 and beyond. Key changes include policies regarding the development of new MIPS Value Pathways and refinement of subgroup participation.
Evolution of Medicare’s Merit-Based Incentive Payment System: MIPS Value Pathways
In November, the CMS finalized 12 MIPS Value Pathways (MVP) in the Quality Payment Program, including a rheumatology MVP. In 2023, clinicians can opt to report via traditional MIPS, the rheumatology MVP or both.
Support Your Practice & Expand the Impact of Your Expertise Through Advocacy
ACR Convergence 2022 will offer several opportunities to learn to leverage your expertise to support the rheumatology community, keep practices solvent and improve care of patients with rheumatic diseases. Look for sessions that explore why and how to pursue effective rheumatology advocacy and how to turn challenges into actionable results.
2023 Proposed Rule for the Quality Payment Program Released
The ACR RISE Registry staff highlights need-to-know information and key changes for the 2023 performance year as outlined in the proposed rule released July 7.
MIPS Extreme & Uncontrollable Circumstances Application Reopened for 2021 MIPS Performance Year
The CMS has reopened the MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances applications for groups, virtual groups and Alternative Payment Model Entities are now open through March 31.
2021 MIPS Reporting Submission Period Now Open
A 2021 MIPS Reporting Guide is available to help practices complete their MIPS dashboard and successfully report through the ACR’s RISE registry.
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