On December 20, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized new Innovation Center models that continue the Administration’s progress to shift Medicare payments from rewarding quantity to rewarding quality by creating strong incentives for hospitals to deliver better care to patients at a lower cost. These models will […]
Prepare for 2016 Attestation by Reviewing CMS Materials
Review 2016 Reporting Requirements for Secure Electronic Messaging and Public Health Reporting Objectives For certain measures in the CMS EHR Incentive Programs final rule, CMS changed the reporting requirements over time to increase flexibility. CMS provided alternative reporting options and exceptions for providers who are: scheduled to be in an […]
Join CMS to Learn More about two of the MIPS Performance Categories
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) invites you to join a webinar on December 13 at 1:30 PM ET to learn more about the Advancing Care Information and Improvement Activities performance categories included in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). During the webinar, CMS will provide the following: […]
New Official CMS Resources for Participation in the EHR Incentive Programs for CY 2017 and Stage 3
Visit the CMS Website for Updated Information on CY 2017 and Stage 3 Program Requirements The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to assisting eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs) to participate successfully in the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive […]
Development Request Letters for NPI Related Issues
Novitas Solutions has identified a problem with additional development request letters, intended for claims with NPI (National Provider Identifier) related issues, not being mailed to customers. This issue impacts claims submitted between 10/05/2016 and 12/02/2016, which would have been rejected, for no response to the development letter. To determine if any […]
Submit an Informal Review for 2017 Physician Quality Reporting System Results through November 30, 2016
In 2017, CMS will apply a downward payment adjustment to those who did not satisfactorily report PQRS in 2015 including: Individual eligible professionals (EPs) Comprehensive Primary Care (CPC) practice sites PQRS group practices Accountable Care Organization (ACO) participant TINs If you have any questions regarding the status of your 2015 […]
Register Now for a CMS Webinar on the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)
Learn More about the Merit-based Incentive Payment System and How to “Pick Your Pace” in 2017 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) invites you to join a webinar on November 29 at 1:30 PM ET on the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). By joining you will gain more […]