HCPro, JustCoding Outpatient - 2017 Issue 17 (April)
Healthcare News: CMS releases four new resources on MIPS eligibility and reporting methods
April 25th, 2017
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Article Overview
This article summarizes new CMS resources related to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System under the Quality Payment Program. It is useful for clinicians, groups, and billing or coding professionals who need a high-level understanding of MIPS participation and reporting options, including registry-based reporting and CMS web interface guidance for 2017.
Why This Topic Matters
The update helps readers identify where to find CMS guidance on MIPS participation and data submission methods so they can determine whether the article is relevant to their reporting responsibilities.
Article Sections
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CMS releases new MIPS resources
Overview of the newly released CMS materials and the general topics they address within the Quality Payment Program.
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MIPS participation and Improvement Activities guidance
Discussion of the participation resource and the Improvement Activities resource, with emphasis on the categories and eligibility topics covered.
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CMS Web Interface and qualified registries
Summary of reporting methods referenced by CMS, including web interface submission and registry-based reporting for the applicable reporting year.
What You Will Learn
- What types of CMS resources were released for MIPS
- Which general MIPS participation topics are covered by the new materials
- What broad reporting methods are discussed for MIPS data submission
- Why the list of CMS-approved qualified registries matters for reporting planning
Who Should Read This
- Clinicians participating in MIPS
- Medical group practices
- Practice administrators
- Billing and coding professionals
- Quality reporting staff
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