CMS to Apply MIPS Automatic Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Policy for the 2021 Performance Year in Response to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is applying the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) automatic extreme and uncontrollable circumstances (EUC) policy to ALL individually eligible MIPS eligible clinicians for the 2021 performance year (PY). November 16, 2021 Medicare, Resources Claims, CMS, COVID-19, MIPS, QPP, Quality Payment Program 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMS Issues Guidance Amid COVID-19 Response Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Congress work together to combat the COVID-19 public health emergency and to assist ACOs. March 18, 2020 Coronavirus, Medicare, Public Health Alert, Resources CMS, COVID-19, COVID-19 Response, NAACOS 0 0 Comment Read More »
RCMA/CMA Works with CMS to Mitigate Medicare ICD-10 Disruptions With implementation of the ICD-10 code set just around the corner, many physicians have been understandably wary about the transition and the potential for payment disruptions and claims processing errors that could interfere with patient care. Fortunately, the California Medical Association (CMA) – working closely with the American Medical Association (AMA) and other medical associations – has secured provisions that will ease this transition, particularly for physicians in practices with limited resources. July 10, 2015 ICD-10, Medicare, Resources Grace Period, ICD-10, CMS, Medicare 0 0 Comment Read More »
Tips for Small Provider Practices to Plan for the ICD-10 Transition Although the final rule on the proposed ICD-10 deadline change has yet to be published, it is important to continue planning for the transition to ICD-10. The switch to the new code set will affect every aspect of how your organization provides care, but with adequate planning and preparation, you can ensure a smooth transition for your practice. January 25, 2013 ICD-10, Medicare, Resources Medicare, CMS, ICD-10, Practice Management 0 0 Comment Read More »
