CMS has released the updated 2018 MIPS Eligibility Tool. Clinicians are now able to look up their MIPS status for year two using their NPI. Eligibility requirements were increased from $30K in Medicare payments and 100 beneficiaries in 2017 to $90K in Medicare payments and 200 beneficiaries in 2018. This has left many providers who […]
Read MoreWe’ve entered the final quarter of 2017 and with it the final chance to record 90 days of MIPS data. Clinicians looking to fully participate in the MIPS 2017 reporting period must submit at least 90 days worth of data to receive full credit. So what does this mean if you haven’t started? There are […]
Read MoreDo I need help with MIPS? We hope that this is a question that all providers are asking themselves. We are now half way through 2017 and the first reporting year for MIPS. Providers should no longer be asking the question; “What is MIPS?”, they should be asking for help! Unfortunately there are still a […]
Read MoreAccess1 held a MIPS webinar on Thursday, June 8th and would like to thank everyone that attended. If you were unable to attend the live webinar we understand that there are a lot of important things that require your attention. Below you will find a link to the full recording of the webinar. If you […]
Read MoreDo you have questions about the MACRA legislation and the MIPS program? Access1 is here to answer your questions and provide the help you need to take full advantage of this program. It’s not too late to start reporting for 2017 and to avoid any penalties. We will be hosting a free webinar on Thursday, […]
Read MoreThe Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services is providing a great tool for providers to check their MIPS status for 2017. Providers can now check their status directly from the Quality Payment Program website. All you need is your NPI number to see if you meet this years requirements. https://qpp.cms.gov/ If you meet participation requirements for […]
Read MoreFor the past 5 years Access1 has helped many clinicians and offices navigate Medicare incentive programs like Meaningful use. With 2017 comes the largest change to Medicare Reimbursement in over a generation in the form of the MACRA/MIPS program. As a result Access1 has renewed its focus on Medicare reimbursement coaching and support. We are […]
Read More[Windsor, CO – December 31, 2016] – Access 1 Business Services LLC, a company that provides MIPS/MACRA Coaching, Medical Billing, Offsite Backup and IT Works! Maintenance launches their new website, designed by Musselwhite Marketing to provide their clients and potential clients easier access and resources to theirs and partners services. Streamlining Processes with Access 1 Business […]
Read MoreI am an unabashed believer in outcome-based reimbursement for medical services and I believe that all payers will soon be adopting something similar to what Medicare is currently doing. While I don’t believe that methodology being used is necessarily the best way, I believe it will get better over time. It is the playing field […]
Read MoreAs a kid we used to play pickup games of baseball in our street. We would use trash can lids and sewer covers for bases, a bat if someone had one, a broom if we needed to, and of course a tennis ball so we didn’t break any windows. Everyone was invited and whoever showed […]
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