In light of a new reporting framework that will be available in 2021, Lisa Suter, MD, describes the importance of quality measures for measuring value and improving patient care.
The Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) announced last week an extension of the 2019 Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting deadline to 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday, April 30. The extreme and uncontrollable circumstances policy has also been updated to automatically apply to any MIPS-eligible providers who do not submit data by the…
The Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness (RISE) 2019 MIPS submission tool will open in mid-January. RISE staff are in the process of completing final data refreshes and reviews to ensure data accuracy. The ACR will notify all practices as soon as the submission tool is open. Practices are requested to complete their submission by March…
It’s time to prepare for 2019 MIPS reporting via the Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness (RISE) registry, and the ACR is here to help. To ensure you’re ready to submit your data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), RISE users should take the following steps: Review your data in the dashboard; Make…
A session at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting will help rheumatologists navigate current payment systems and identify resources to ensure appropriate reimbursement for complex care.
Join RISE by Aug. 31 to be ready for 2019 MIPS reporting. The MIPS payment adjustment increases to plus or minus 7 percent this year, so it’s never been more important to make sure you are ready to report your best performance. RISE staff are here to assist you with the submission process so you…