Executive Summary: CMS 2018 PFS Proposed Rule
This document summarizes the 2018 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule.
CY18 Updates to the Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule Summary
This document summarizes the CY18 updates to the Quality Payment Program proposed rule.
Executive Summary: CMS Quality Payment Program 2018 Proposed Rule
This document briefly summarizes the Quality Payment Program 2018 proposed rule published by CMS.
Part B Drugs Revisited—Yet Again
Payment and pricing for Medicare Part B drugs are subjects of much discussion again following the decision by CMS to withdraw its planned pilot projects for these drugs.
Ensuring Proper Payments for Substance Abuse Services
Substance abuse treatment providers can maximize payments through contract negotiations and eligibility verification and precertification processes.
Why Direct Primary Care Works for Me
Primary care physician Jeffrey Gold, MD, describes why direct primary care is rewarding for him and his patients.
Q&A: Exploring the Nuances of MACRA
Physician practices and other healthcare organizations should be aware of various nuances that will affect their performance in both the MIPS and advanced APM tracks of MACRA.
Health Systems Brace for MACRA
Hospitals and health systems are working to help their physicians succeed under MACRA, which means moving quickly to advanced APMs.
Four Strategies to Maximize Adult Immunization Quality and Financial Benefits
Jill Powelson describes how healthcare organizations can maximize revenue opportunities for immunizations.
Sidebar: Small Physician Practices and the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)
An example of financial modeling for a small physician practice is provided to illustrate possible effects of MACRA’s Merit-Based Payment System on such a practice.