The ACR will provide comments on several provisions related to Medicare physician payment and the Quality Payment Program.
A Stepping Stone or a Headache? 2023 MIPS Value Pathway Survey Findings
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.
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.
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.
2022 PFS Final Rule for the Quality Payment Program Published
The ACR highlights essential information for providers for 2022 MIPS reporting in the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, published Nov. 2.
Looking Forward to the Rheumatology MIPS Value Pathway
The field of rheumatology is leading the way in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ new MIPS Value Pathways with rheumatology-specific quality measures and improvement activities.
2022 Proposed Rule for the Quality Payment Program Released
ACR staff have highlighted critical changes for the 2022 performance year outlined in the proposed rule released July 13 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Extreme & Uncontrollable Circumstances Application for 2020 Merit-Based Incentive Payment System Reopened
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reopened the Extreme & Uncontrollable Circumstances application and indicated they will automatically apply the policy to individuals who do not submit data for 2020 Merit-based Incentive Payment System.