BC Advantage - 2017 Issue 9
A Foolproof Way to Avoid a MIPS Penalty in 2017!
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Article Overview
This article covers practical, time-sensitive guidance for clinicians trying to understand their 2017 MIPS participation options and avoid a payment penalty. It explains how to check eligibility, describes the general reporting pathways available at the time, and points readers to CMS, AMA, and QPP resources for finding measure information and completing a basic claims-based submission. The piece is aimed at clinicians, practice administrators, and coding or quality-reporting staff who need a high-level overview of MIPS reporting steps and related deadlines.
Why This Topic Matters
MIPS participation and reporting timing can affect Medicare payment adjustments, so clinicians needed clear guidance on whether they were subject to the program and what minimal reporting could satisfy requirements. The article helps readers identify the broad choices available during the 2017 performance period and where to look for official support tools.
Article Sections
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Eligibility and MIPS status checks
Overview of how clinicians were directed to confirm whether they needed to participate in MIPS and how status could vary by practice or payment-model arrangements.
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Two immediate ways to avoid a penalty
Broad discussion of the main reporting paths described for the 2017 performance period, including a more active reporting approach and a minimal submission option.
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Claims-based quality reporting overview
General steps for finding a claims-based quality measure, locating related reporting information, and submitting the necessary data through a standard claim form.
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Program outlook and closing context
Brief commentary on the changing nature of MACRA reporting and the need to stay prepared for future performance periods.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames MIPS eligibility checks for clinicians and groups
- What broad reporting choices were described for the 2017 period
- How the article says to locate official resources for claims-based quality reporting
- Why the article emphasizes early action for Medicare payment protection
Who Should Read This
- Clinicians subject to MIPS
- Practice administrators
- Medical coders and billing staff
- Quality reporting staff
- Healthcare compliance teams
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