Tagged with MU Meaningful Use
CMS Introduces New Interoperability Initiative
CMS has announced its new initiative for interoperability, MyHealthEData. The program has been designed to empower patients by giving them control of their healthcare data, and allowing it to follow them through their healthcare journey.
CMS Releases Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule
On June 20th, CMS released its 2018 Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule. Officially titled, “CY 2018 Updates to the Quality Payment Program,” the rule includes key policy updates that seek to streamline reporting requirements and simplify participation under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) [Track 1] and the Advanced Alternative Payment Model (Advanced APM) [Track 2] pathways created by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA).
CMS gives over 800K Physicians Reprieve from MACRA Reporting in 2017
CMS has sent over 800,000 letters to clinicians, with notification that they will not be evaluated under the MACRA Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2017. Federal officials predict only about one-third of clinicians will have to file quality reports this year under the new Medicare payment system.
PQRS EHR Reporting Deadline Extended through March 31
CMS has extended the deadline for PQRS EHR reporting for EPs, group practices, and their vendors through March 31.
CMS Updates cEQM Table for ECs and EPs for 2017 Performance Period
CMS has published an updated table accompanying the 2016 eCQM specifications for the 2017 performance period. The updated table removes the previous meaningful use domains and now aligns with the domains listed in CY 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, as well as the MIPS and Advanced APM tracks of the Quality Payment Program.
MGMA, AMA Request Delay in 2015 Edition Certified EHR
In a letter to CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, MGMA, along with 100 medical organizations, requested a deferment for the required use of 2015 Edition CEHRT in the QPP or Medicaid MU Program. The letter recommends that use of 2015 CEHRT remain voluntary until such technology is widely available, no sooner than January 2019.
