Merit-Based Incentive Program for Physicians and Hospitals

HEALTHCARE Aug 01, 2017 90 minutes
01:00 PM EST 12:00 PM CST 11:00 AM MST 10:00 AM PST

Description:-

The Sustainable Growth Rate process that has been in use in the healthcare sector for years is in the process of being replaced by a new system called the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) This change is in line with the MACRA 2015, section 102 guidelines, that means certain requirements will come into play when measuring the quality of physician and hospital services. Alternative payment model (APMs) will also come into play with this new evaluation system. The set timeline for these significant changes begins on 1 January 2016 with the actual payment adjustments implemented by 2018. Therefore, there is a very limited timeline for physicians to master this new system and ensure that the data collected from henceforth is accurate and will entice deserved payments. Since hospitals employ physicians, they too must be up to date with the MIPS.

  • Will MIPS replace the SGR?
  • What constitutes performance categories?
  • How is the performance scored?
  • What kind of adjustments need to be implemented?
  • How will the MACRA 2015 guideline affect physicians through MIPS and APM?
  • How will the changes fit into Physician Quality Reporting System and the value-based payment modifier?
  • Who does the MIPS apply to?
  • What is the current state of preparedness of physicians?

Objectives of the session :

  • To review the components of MIPS
  • Understand how to implement the SGR
  • To discuss the increasing role of quality relative to payment for physicians
  • To provide an insight to the MIPS program
  • Review implementation timeline
  • Discuss APMS and their relation to MIPS
  • Reimbursement challenges brought by MIPS on physicians
  • Clinical practice guideline for quality service rendered

Who should attend ?

The following professionals will benefit from attending this webinar conference:

  • Clinical Staff
  • Nursing Staff
  • Physicians
  • Healthcare Practitioners
  • Practice Managers
  • Healthcare Administrators
  • Financial Analysts
  • Coordinators
  • Provider-Based Clinic Staff
  • Other Interested Personnel
Presenter BIO

Duane C. Abbey, Ph.D., is a management consultant and president of Abbey & Abbey, Consultants, Inc. that specializes in health care consulting and related areas. His firm is based in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Abbey earned his graduate degrees at the University of Notre Dame and IowaStateUniversity specializing in mathematics and computer science. Dr. Abbey has published many articles in a variety of professional publications. Also, he has published more than a dozen books on healthcare topics for publishers such as McGraw-Hill, HCPro and Francis & Taylor. Dr. Abbey works extensively in all areas relating to coding, billing and reimbursement. This includes various payment systems, provider-based clinics, HIPAA privacy and security, and revenue enhancement for hospitals and clinics. He has worked extensively with physicians and hospitals. And, yes, his favorite reading material is the Federal Register!

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