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