by Jim Tate | Jan 9, 2020 | MIPS
Some folks prefer Rod Stewart’s cover of the song The First Cut is the Deepest but I have to admit I favor the rendition by Cat Stevens. No matter your preference, I’m pretty sure neither one of them was singing about the MACRA – MIPS program. If they were, they would...
by Jim Tate | Oct 17, 2019 | MIPS
Now, I’m not a mathematician, but I can count to ten. So, I wasn’t expecting any problems when I decided to look at the recently released MIPS Final Scores for the 2017 reporting period. It is a bit hard to find the Final Scores as they are not viewable on the Profile...
by Jim Tate | Sep 6, 2019 | MIPS
2017 was the first reporting year for MACRA/MIPS (Quality Payment Program). Only recently has it been possible to begin the deeper analysis of the data generated out of that year. We are now able to go to the CMS website, Physician Compare, to see some of the publicly...
by Jim Tate | Aug 13, 2019 | MIPS
After numerous delays the MIPS final scores for the 2017 reporting year have been released. These scores are based on a foundation on four individual categories: Cost, Quality, Improvement Activities, and Promoting Interoperability. For Eligible Clinicians (EC) the...
by Jim Tate | Jul 10, 2019 | MIPS
Sooner or later we knew it was coming. It was just a matter of time until CMS started cranking up the audit process for the MACRA/MIPS program. During the Meaningful Use (MU) EHR Incentive Program both Medicare and Medicaid recipients faced audits. In cases where...
by Jim Tate | Nov 16, 2018 | MIPS
Back in August I wrote a post entitled, “MIPS and EHR Certification: Most Asked Question”. The issue at hand was when did MIPS eligible providers need to be using 2015 Edition Certified Electronic Health Record Technology (CEHRT). Some voices had expressed hope that...
