decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2016 Issue 7 (July)
CMS’ Slavitt tells Finance committee MIPS delay is ‘on the table’
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Article Overview
This article covers a Senate Finance Committee hearing in which CMS discussed the early implementation of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System and the possibility of changing the launch approach. It is relevant for physicians, practices, compliance staff, and coding/billing professionals tracking Medicare payment reform, quality payment program preparation, and federal policy updates that may affect practice operations.
Why This Topic Matters
CMS rollout timing can affect how quickly practices need to prepare for Medicare payment reform requirements and quality reporting workflows. Readers following physician reimbursement policy will want to understand the range of implementation options being considered and the broader context of the Quality Payment Program.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS is discussing the initial rollout of the Quality Payment Program
- What timing and implementation issues were raised in the Senate Finance Committee hearing
- Why practices are being advised to continue preparing despite uncertainty
- How federal policy discussions may affect physician payment reform readiness
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practices
- Practice managers
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Health care administrators
- Policy analysts
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