decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 7 (July)
Online only: MIPS for individual clinicians: 2018
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Article Overview
This article explains proposed 2018 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) requirements for clinicians reporting as individuals. It is aimed at providers, coders, and billing or quality staff who need a high-level view of the reporting categories, time periods, and submission methods discussed in the proposed Quality Payment Program update.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the proposed MIPS framework helps practices prepare for annual reporting expectations and evaluate which quality and performance activities may apply to individual clinicians. The article is useful for organizations tracking regulatory updates that affect Medicare quality reporting workflows.
Article Sections
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MIPS for individual clinicians
An overview of proposed reporting requirements for individual clinicians under MIPS and the context for the 2018 update.
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Category requirements and reporting methods
A summary of the main performance categories discussed in the proposed update, along with broad reporting periods and submission pathways.
What You Will Learn
- The major MIPS categories addressed in the proposed 2018 update
- How the article frames reporting for clinicians who submit as individuals
- Which broad reporting methods are associated with the categories
- How the proposed update compares active categories and weighting at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Individual clinicians
- Medical practice managers
- Quality reporting staff
- Medical coders
- Revenue cycle professionals
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