Part B Payment: Minimized Measures Make Reporting Under MIPS a Breeze in 2017

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding the 2017 MIPS and MACRA landscape helps practices determine whether they are affected, what broad reporting framework applies, and where to find assistance. The article is relevant to organizations trying to navigate Medicare Part B participation, especially small and rural practices adapting to CMS program changes.

Article Sections

1. Refresher: MIPS and the Quality Payment Program

   Introduces the MACRA framework and the main parts of the Quality Payment Program. It also explains the article’s focus on 2017 reporting and payment context.

2. Trust Medicare to Always Offer Exceptions

   Discusses broad eligibility and exemption topics for participation in MIPS. The section focuses on categories of clinicians and practices that may fall outside the reporting requirement.

3. CMS Lowers the Bar for Small Practices

   Summarizes how CMS adjusted the program approach for small practices and what general types of reporting relief or simplification were introduced. It also notes the practical significance for practices with higher Medicare volume.

4. Need Help With the Transition? Get Help Here

   Reviews the availability of CMS and partner support resources for practices working through the transition. It highlights the general purpose of technical assistance and educational tools.

5. Federal offerings

   Describes the main federal support channels available for practices affected by the program. The section provides an overview of resource types rather than detailed instructions.

6. Three options

   Outlines three broad organizations or support pathways intended to help clinicians understand and adapt to the new reporting environment. It presents the categories of assistance without detailed operational guidance.