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MIPS reporting is more complex now, but the more you invest in quality improvement, the stronger your outcomes will be.

5 ways to create and implement better MIPS quality improvement strategies 

Though traditional fee-for-service reimbursement is tied to volume, quality patient care can’t be increased by simply adding more appointments. 

Why seeing more patients doesn’t equal greater productivity

One independent practice has improved patient outcomes, employee efficiency, and practice revenue by implementing a chronic care management program.

The way medicine should be practiced

Revenue cycle management tips to enhance cash flow under the 2019 Quality Payment Program Final Rule.

4 ways to prepare for MACRA in 2019  

Doctors may not agree with MACRA, however, refusing to comply will result in financial penalties. The best course of action is to get educated.

MACRA/MIPS demystified

A closer look at the changes Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed in its 2019 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) that can significantly affect physicians, clinicians, and their Medicare reimbursement.

How the MIPS proposed rule could affect your practice 

 advises clients on compliance, transactions, government administrative actions, and litigation involving healthcare, cybersecurity, corporate and securities law, as well as False Claims Act and Dodd-Frank whistleblower cases. She also teaches bioethics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Rachel can be reached through her website, 

Physicians participating in certain at-risk Medicare Advantage plans may be exempt from certain Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) requirements.

CMS to test waivers of certain MIPS requirements

Don’t make MIPS a guessing game. Create and implement quality improvement strategies for the 2018 MIPS program and beyond.

You have your final MIPS score and feedback. Now what?

Seven ways to adapt to new regulations coming from D.C. while still managing to treat patients.

 Implement medical practice change without going broke or insane

Regardless of what changes are ultimately made to MACRA, the overall market is staunchly marching towards value-based payment models.