MACRA 90-day reporting deadline approaching Beginning with the 2017 reporting year, eligible physicians who do not participate in the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP) will see a negative 4 percent payment adjustment in 2019. QPP is the new physician payment system created by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) and administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). During the 2017 transition year, CMS will allow physicians to select one of three “pick your pace” participation options. Participating at any level in 2017 will ensure that you will not be hit ... September 27, 2017 Medicare CalHIPSO, MACRA, Medicare, Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP), Webinars 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMS now accepting QPP hardship applications for 2017 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is now accepting hardship exceptions from the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP) for the 2017 reporting year. Beginning with this reporting year, physicians who do not participate in QPP will see a negative 4 percent payment adjustment in 2019. Physicians who do participate may qualify for bonus payments. Physicians and groups that qualify for the QPP’s Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) can submit a hardship exception application for one of the following reasons: Insufficient internet connectivity ... August 9, 2017 Medicare CalHIPSO, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, MACRA, Medicare, Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP), Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 0 0 Comment Read More »
