RevCycle Intelligence August 8, 2018
Jacqueline LaPointe

Full implementation of MIPS, more Advanced APMs, and administrative burden reductions are among the Quality Payment Program improvements suggested by providers.

While providers commend CMS for replacing the Sustainable Growth Rate with MACRA and its Quality Payment Program, many still have some reservations about the Medicare program.

After completing the first Quality Payment Program performance year in 2017, providers are expressing concerns to policymakers and healthcare leaders regarding the program and its two payment tracks: the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Advanced Alternative Payment Models (Advanced APMs).

Representatives from leading healthcare organizations and industry groups recently participated in a House Subcommittee on Health hearing to discuss their challenges with the Quality Payment Program and offer recommendations on how to...

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Topics: CMS, Govt Agencies, Health System / Hospital, Insurance, MACRA, Medicare, Payment Models, Physician, Primary care, Provider
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