Do 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 lot of providers, and offices that are still scratching their heads or thinking they don’t have to worry about it.

That is true, you don’t have to worry about it, but you do have to take action. All eligible clinicians should be actively collecting data and fulfilling all program requirements at this point of the year. Providers should be asking for help and working with a dedicated coach. The MACRA legislation is subject to reinterpretation and thus the Quality Payment Program will continue to evolve over time. MIPS has recently undergone a substantial overhaul for the 2018 reporting period. For more information on changes to the program you can click here.

2017 gave clinicians the option to pick their pace. You could choose to take the penalty, receive a null payment adjustment, or a full positive payment adjustment. The latest change to MIPS allows for continued flexibility through the 2018 reporting year while increasing the requirements for clinicians to receive a positive payment adjustment. In addition CMS has also adjusted the eligibility requirements for the 2018 reporting year. Staying abreast of the changes to the program, your reporting requirements, and your current performance is a lot of work.

So what should you do? Start by answering “Yes”, I do need help. Then let us “worry” about MIPS for you. Access1 provides dedicated MIPS coaching. Our coaches are up to date on the latest updates in the MIPS program and all of the requirements. We will work with you and your EMR to ensure that you are completing all the requirements and obtaining a high MIPS score. Most importantly we will do our best to take the fear and uncertainty out of this new program so you can do what you do best. Provide excellent patient care while qualifying for the largest positive payment adjustment with the least amount of work.

Access1 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 had a hard time carving a half hour out of your day to attend the live webinar we hope that you are at least taking the time to manage the required MIPS components. If you are eligible to participate in the MIPS program for 2017 but haven’t started yet please watch the short webinar below and give us a call. We are here to help you qualify for the largest bonus with the least amount of effort on your part.

Click here to watch the recorded webinar

Do 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, June 8th.  We will be covering program eligibility, MIPS requirements, and important dates, as well as answering any questions you may have.  We hope to see you there.

Sign up for the free webinar here!

The 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 2017 but you haven’t gotten started, it’s not too late to avoid unwanted penalties. It is also important to remember that if you are not required for 2017 that you can still participate. Requirement thresholds will be changing for 2018. Call Access1 today to get the coaching you need.