BC Advantage - 2017 Issue 2
Understanding MACRA and the Quality Payment Program Part 10
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Article Overview
This article is part of a broader educational series on MACRA and the Quality Payment Program and focuses on the final high-level considerations for practices navigating participation in 2017. It reviews the two main payment tracks, summarizes reporting and participation concepts at a broad level, and discusses anticipated updates affecting eligible clinicians, performance categories, and future program structure. The content is aimed at providers, practice managers, and coding or reimbursement professionals who want a nontechnical overview of what was changing and what to watch for next.
Why This Topic Matters
MACRA implementation affected how practices approached reporting, payment adjustments, and participation strategy under the Quality Payment Program. This article helps readers understand the overall program direction and why staying current with future rule changes matters for compliance and reimbursement planning.
Article Sections
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MIPS Overview
This section summarizes the MIPS track within the Quality Payment Program and discusses general reporting paths for the 2017 performance year. It focuses on broad participation options and the impact on payment adjustments.
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APMs Overview
This section provides a general overview of participation in APMs and Advanced APMs. It also touches on migration between tracks and program participation status at a high level.
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Changes Are Coming
This section describes anticipated future developments in MACRA and the Quality Payment Program. It addresses expected changes to eligible clinicians, data collection, performance year structure, and related program features.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames the two main Quality Payment Program tracks
- What broad reporting concepts are discussed for the 2017 performance year
- Which future program changes the article says practices should watch for
- How the article positions MACRA within a series of educational updates
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical billing and coding professionals
- Reimbursement specialists
- Healthcare administrators
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