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How the HITECH Act Revolutionized EHRs & Healthcare
HITECH Act, the ACA, and Ambulatory Care The forward-thinking Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, signed into law in 2009, triggered a fundamental transformation in how the American healthcare industry serves its patients. Then the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), signed into law in 2010, dramatically changed how America experiences its healthcare services. […]
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CMS Releases 2021 Proposed Rule for the QPP
On August 3, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2021. The proposed rule includes updates to the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP) and Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) for the 2020 and 2021 performance years. Here is what you need to know about the proposed rule. Key […]
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3 Recent HIPAA Trends That You Need to Know About in 2020
2021 marks the 25th year of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA — the legislation that provides security provisions and data privacy for safeguarding medical information. As security threats evolve and adapt, HIPAA is in a constant state of flux. We will look at some of the most recent HIPAA trends that will impact […]
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2020 QPP Year 4 Updates
When QPP began on January 1, 2017, it brought significant change to the way providers were reimbursed for services provided to Medicare patients. In the past, the emphasis was on the number of services provided to a patient via fee-for-service. That meant that providers benefited from the number of services for the patients they treated, regardless […]
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NextGen EHR Quality Measures Dashboard Template
Quality Measure Status You Need When You Need to See It When an organization decides to participate in quality programs such as MIPS, Advanced APM, HEDIS, and UDS they need to develop a NextGen EHR quality strategy. Most of us, familiar with the NextGen EHR Adaptive Content Engine (formerly known as the KBM), know it does […]
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QPP Year 3 Reminders
For years, medical professionals were profoundly unhappy with the Medicare reimbursement program. The Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) program that proceeded QPP was based on the growth of the population eligible for Medicare and a small inflation increase. This system had serious flaws which had to be corrected by Congressional action each year, or providers would […]
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NextGen HQM: How it Can Elevate Your Clinical Practice
Practice leaders face often competing for demands from administrators and patients. Clinical outcomes are essential to the wellbeing of those who rely on superior healthcare; at the same time, bureaucratic efficiencies are fundamental to a sustainable, thriving institution. More and more doctors are turning to technological solutions to achieve that mix of superior health care […]
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QPP Year 2 Reminders
As the Quality Payment Program (QPP) Year 2 moves forward, clinicians and practitioners must be prepared for the changes that have already occurred while you prepare for the changes that will occur. Keeping track of everything can be a challenge. Here’s a quick checklist to help you determine where you are for this year’s QPP […]
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MACRA Year 2: Final Ruling
As the Quality Payment Program of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 enters into the second year, practitioners need to know what the Final Rule for The Quality Payment Program Year 2 requires. This year is another year of transition to help participants in the program get accustomed to the guidelines. […]
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APM: What Providers Need to Know About Proposed Rules
With 2017 being the transition year for the Quality Payment Program (QPP), providers may wonder what they can expect in year two. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services published an extensive document outlining proposed changes to both the Alternative Payment Models (APM) and the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and you’ll note that CMS […]