Podcast series explores new Medicare quality program, pay models

The Quality Payment Program (QPP) starts in January, so physicians still have time to educate themselves and prepare for its implementation. A podcast series produced by ReachMD in collaboration with the AMA features interviews with industry experts and physician leaders who take doctors “Inside Medicare ’s New Payment System. ” The series delves into key aspects of the program and provides tips on what physicians can do now to get ready.
Several podcasts will be added as the experts learn more about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ’ (CMS)final rule on the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), the legislation that repealed the flawed Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula and created the QPP. Eight podcasts are now available and can be streamed on the ReachMD website or downloaded for later listening.Why Participating in Clinical Practice Improvement Activities (CPIA) Matters
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is the value-based payment program that will replace the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS), the value-based modifier and Meaningful Use. The MIPS will also incorporate a new reporting category for CPIAs. This podcast offers an overview of the CPIA category, how to report these activities and how CMS will factor them into overall MIPS scores. (5:29)How an EHR Can Help You Participate in MACRA
Although electronic health records (EHR) are still in need of improvements in usability, flexibility and interoperabi...

Source: AMA Wire - October 21, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news