Getting the CMS’ Quality Payment Program right

[Roger Steven]

The various programs of the CMS, such as Quality Payment Program, MACRA, MIPS and APM incentive implementation need to be given close attention if these programs have to be properly implemented. Healthcare professionals have to pay thorough and full attention to the structure and program-specific details.

This is the right time to start preparing, because the first performance year for these programs begins on January 1, 2017 and payment adjustments will follow in 2019 (i.e., the 2019 bonus/penalty adjustments will be based on the 2017 performance metrics). Given the paucity of time for this kind of huge preparation, it is necessary to get trained professionally to take on the challenges associated with these endeavors.

An understanding of the program is necessary

To help with this, MentorHealth, a notable provider of professional trainings in the areas of healthcare; will be organizing a learning session that will dispel all the misconceptions and misunderstandings of how to get the implementation of these programs right. Joseph Wolfe, who is an attorney with Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C., the largest health care focused law firm in the country, will be the speaker at this webinar.

To get complete clarity on how to get the provisions of the CMS programs such as Quality Payment Program, MACRA, MIPS and APM incentive implementation bang on target, just log on to http://www.mentorhealth.com/control/w_product/~product_id=800860LIV....

Discussing the Proposed Rule threadbare

In this session, Joseph will highlight the key components of the Proposed Rule. He will offer a complete overview of the CMS’ new Quality Payment Program. He will clarify on all the grey areas of these programs with a lucid and practical explanation of key MACRA provisions and the Quality Payment Program, including the timing and features of new MIPS and APM incentive implementation.

Those who want to offer their comments to CMS on the Proposed Rule, which is open until June 27, 2016, will find this webinar extremely beneficial. It is of total value to healthcare professionals such as In-House Counsel, healthcare Executives, healthcare Human Resources, healthcare CFO’s, and other healthcare leaders.

The following areas will be covered at this webinar:

 

• A general overview of MACRA and the CMS Quality Payment Program
• Consolidation of PQRS, the Physician Value- based Payment Modifier, and the Medicare EHR Incentive Program into MIPS
• Description of the incentives for participation in certain alternative payment models (APMs)
• Discussion of the CMS's Quality Measure Development Plan for the Quality Payment Program transition