decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 8 (August)
As compliance costs mount, take advantage of 4 tips for better MIPS reporting
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Article Overview
This article discusses practical MIPS reporting planning for physician practices facing compliance costs and administrative burden. It reviews broad approaches to choosing a reporting method, preparing data from EHRs and charts, and considering registry-based submission and CEHRT-related reporting support. The piece is aimed at practices, administrators, and coding or revenue cycle professionals who need to understand the general types of guidance involved in MIPS reporting preparation.
Why This Topic Matters
MIPS reporting affects both compliance workload and performance outcomes for participating practices. Understanding the major reporting options and preparation strategies can help organizations decide how to organize data collection and submission workflows.
Article Sections
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MIPS compliance burden and reporting timeline
Introduces the compliance cost issue and the time-sensitive reporting context for the performance year. It frames the article around ways practices can prepare for submission.
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Tip: Scan stats, pick a method
Discusses comparing reporting approaches using practice data and performance benchmarks. It also references reviewing prior reporting information to help evaluate options.
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Tip: Chart abstraction
Covers manual chart review as a way to capture information not fully available in structured records. The section addresses records prep and broader workflow considerations.
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Tip: Just do the registry
Describes registry-based reporting as one approach practices may consider. It also notes practical considerations related to data entry and reporting support.
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Tip: Don’t miss the CEHRT bonus
Explains the importance of end-to-end reporting support when using a registry. The section focuses on general reporting setup issues tied to certified EHR participation.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames MIPS compliance burden for practices
- How practices can compare broad reporting approaches before submitting data
- Why chart abstraction may be considered in reporting preparation
- What registry-based MIPS reporting involves at a high level
- Why end-to-end certified EHR reporting support matters in the reporting process
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Practice administrators
- Revenue cycle managers
- Health information technology staff
- Coding and compliance professionals
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