Two Payment Pathways for Physicians
See link above for the proposed rule.
Consistent with the law, the proposed rule creates 2 different payment pathways for physicians—alternative payment models (APMs) and the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).
Inside Medicare’s New Payment System
Listen to industry experts and physician leaders discuss topics such as new payment models and quality reporting in this interview series from ReachMD™ and the AMA. Recent interviews include the following podcasts:
- Why Participating in Clinical Practice Improvement Activities (CPIA) Matters
- How an EHR Can Help You Participate in MACRA
- Preparing for Quality Reporting: Keys to Keeping Your Practice on Track
- Implementing MACRA: The AMA’s Keys to Advancing Opportunities, Avoiding Pitfalls
CMS Finalizes Historic Medicare Reform Law
A final rule released on Oct. 14, 2016 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) details the final regulations for implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), the historic Medicare reform law that repealed the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula last year. Read the AMA summary or view the key changes in the QPP final rule.
While the AMA is in the process of fully analyzing the regulations, a first review reveals that CMS responded to many of the concerns expressed by physicians about the proposed rule issued last spring. Read more about the details on AMA Wire®. Summaries, fact sheets and other CMS resources are available on the agency’s website.
The AMA will host educational webinar sessions to help physicians prepare and understand what the final rule means for their practice. Physicians and medical society staff are welcome. Both sessions will cover the same material. Register for Nov. 21st or register for Dec. 6th.