decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2019 Issue 2 (February)
Few PTs will have to do MIPS in 2019 — but look for opportunities to opt in
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Article Overview
This article explains how the 2019 transition into MIPS affects physical therapists and other newly eligible clinicians. It covers participation thresholds, the opt-in opportunity, timing considerations for data collection and submission, and the quality-heavy nature of first-year performance. The discussion is aimed at therapy practices, compliance staff, and MIPS participants who want a general sense of what the article addresses before reading the full guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Physical therapy practices need to know whether they are required to participate in MIPS, whether they may opt in, and how early planning affects reporting readiness. The article helps readers gauge relevance for their practice and understand the broad administrative and quality-reporting issues involved.
Article Sections
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Overview of 2019 MIPS eligibility for therapy clinicians
Introduces the 2019 MIPS eligibility landscape for physical therapists and related clinician groups. Summarizes the article’s focus on participation status and general program context.
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For opt-ins, more time
Discusses timing considerations for clinicians interested in opting in and the need to monitor data before making a participation decision. Covers the general opt-in process and reporting timeline issues.
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Quality-heavy 2019
Describes the first-year emphasis on quality-related performance and the overall structure of scoring for eligible clinicians. Notes the presence of a therapy-focused measure set and broader measure-selection considerations.
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Mix it up?
Addresses group-reporting considerations and how practices may organize participation within a broader TIN-based group structure. Focuses on strategic reporting setup rather than specific coding details.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames MIPS eligibility for therapy clinicians in 2019
- What the article says about opt-in timing and planning
- How the article characterizes first-year MIPS scoring emphasis
- Why measure selection and group reporting are discussed for PT practices
Who Should Read This
- Physical therapists
- Therapy practice managers
- Compliance and quality staff
- MIPS participants
- Healthcare billing and coding professionals
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