decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2014 Issue 12 (December)
Board-certified providers: Work quickly to earn 0.5% MOC bonus by Dec. 31
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Article Overview
This article covers a CMS maintenance of certification incentive program connected to Physician Quality Reporting System reporting and aimed at board-certified providers. It explains the general purpose of the program, why timing matters, and how participating specialty boards describe their related certification and practice-improvement activities for the 2014 bonus period. The content is relevant to physicians, medical groups, and coding or quality-reporting professionals who track Medicare quality incentives and certification-related reporting requirements.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers and their organizations may miss an available quality incentive if they do not understand the timing and participation expectations tied to board certification and PQRS reporting. The article helps readers identify whether the incentive program applies to them and what broad categories of board-based activity are involved.
Article Sections
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Quality reporting
Introduces the incentive program and explains its connection to board certification and PQRS reporting.
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It’s not too late to earn the bonus
Discusses timing considerations and summarizes examples from several specialty boards participating in the program.
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Resources
Provides links to CMS reference materials and a list of boards associated with the incentive program.
What You Will Learn
- How a CMS-linked maintenance of certification incentive relates to PQRS reporting
- Which broad types of board participation are discussed for the bonus period
- Why timing and current certification status matter for eligibility
- Where to find CMS reference materials for the incentive program
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Board-certified providers
- Medical practice managers
- Quality reporting staff
- Medical coding and reimbursement professionals
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