EHR Intelligence December 2, 2016
Slavitt says MACRA implementation will help streamline EHR use to support providers in delivering patient-centered care in Medicare.
In an address to the MACRA MIPS/APM Summit, CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt commented on MACRA implementation, describing how the agency will use it to “keep the promise of Medicare.”
In describing the formation of the Quality Payment Program, Slavitt emphasized the agency’s commitment to quality care, a commitment he expects to continue into the future.
“It’s a certainty that making our delivery system work better for patients and spend money more wisely will always be in season no matter which party is in charge,” he said. “And, while many new approaches and changes may come to bear, ultimately health is...