2012 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
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The document summarizes key provisions of the 2012 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule. It discusses how Medicare physician payments are calculated using factors like work RVUs, practice expenses, and malpractice expenses. It outlines changes for 2012 including a large cut to the conversion factor, payment reductions for additional procedures, requirements for annual wellness visits, and a three-day payment window for hospital-owned practices. Specific payment impacts are projected for various medical specialties.
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The Impact of Proposed MU Rule Changes 2015 2017
The presentation summarizes proposed changes to the Meaningful Use program for 2015-2017 outlined in a CMS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Key changes include shortening the EHR reporting period to 90 days in 2015, reducing the total number of objectives from 13-17 down to 10 for both Stages 1 and 2, and adjusting the timeline so all providers can attest to Stage 3 by 2018. The goals are to better align the stages, streamline redundant measures, and simplify the transition between stages, without requiring new technology functionality. The impact on providers would be minimal changes to workflow and movement toward continued practice transformation.
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The document discusses transformational change in healthcare due to value-based reimbursement policies from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It outlines CMS's transition from a passive payer of services to an active purchaser of value and quality. Key programs that incentivize quality and penalize costs are described, including the Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier program. The financial impacts of these programs on providers are summarized. Strategies for physicians to respond, such as reducing costs or improving quality metrics, are also presented.
Making the Business Case for Hospital RPM/Care Coordination Programs
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Presentation by Kirby Farrell, President and CEO, Broad Axe Technology Partners and Andy Archer, MSc, MBA, Vice President, Broad Axe Technology PartnersDeployment of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act
PYA Principal Martie Ross and Senior Manager Graham Fox presented, “Mastering MIPS" at the American College of Healthcare Executives’ Congress on Healthcare Leadership.
Learning objectives included:
Gaining an understanding of MIPS—why it was implemented and how it will impact reimbursement, governance, and strategic planning for healthcare organizations.
Identifying questions organizations must consider during MIPS implementation that will lead to financial and operational success.
CMS Meaningful Use rule announcement 7-13-2010
Slides presented at the July 13, 2010 press conference announcing the final rules for Meaningful Use. These rules define what qualifies for stimulus incentive payments under the ARRA/HITECH legislation.
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Healthcare Reform and Physician Compensation— Presentation Examines What’s in...
Healthcare Reform and Physician Compensation— Presentation Examines What’s in...
Webinar: “While You Were Sleeping…Proposed Rule Positioned to Significantly I...
Webinar: “While You Were Sleeping…Proposed Rule Positioned to Significantly I...
USS Value Based—Navigating Old Obstacles in the New World
USS Value Based—Navigating Old Obstacles in the New World
CMS’ Hospital Readmission Reduction Program: What does it mean for your hospi...
CMS’ Hospital Readmission Reduction Program: What does it mean for your hospi...
How Healthcare Reform Is Affecting Radiology, Pam Kassing
How Healthcare Reform Is Affecting Radiology, Pam Kassing
Making the Business Case for Hospital RPM/Care Coordination Programs
Making the Business Case for Hospital RPM/Care Coordination Programs
Deployment of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act
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Rotary District 5580 Project Guatemala Presentation Nov 2013
This document provides information about Rotary District 5580's World Community Service Grants program, which funds "Bricks and Mortar" international projects. It began in 1998 with $10 annual dues per Rotarian in D5580, raising around $33,000 annually. In 2009, dues increased to $15, raising around $48,000 annually. The funds have supported over 25 school, water, and clinic construction projects in Guatemala. Additional projects in Guatemala, Bolivia, Nepal, and Tanzania have been funded through matching grants with The Rotary Foundation.
The Rotary Foundation and District 5580 - 2012
An overview of The Rotary Foundation and Rotary International District 5580 projects and initiatives (created in 2012 for the Fargo-Moorhead AM Rotary Club)
Pricing Physician Services
A systematic approach to pricing physician services that provides a method to the madness of healthcare pricing. The presentation presents several steps to creating a strategy for pricing services that recognizes both covering one's costs as well as responding to market forces and sensativity. The goal is to help physicians prepare a rationale for pricing their services in the healthcare marketplace.
Compelling Clinic Metrics 111711 Linked In
This document discusses compelling clinic metrics and how they can be used to manage a clinic effectively. It begins by defining compelling metrics as those that are forceful, powerful, and demand attention. It then provides examples of different types of metrics that can be measured, including measures of productivity, contribution, quality, and business operations. Specific metrics are outlined for each category. The document emphasizes that metrics must be objective, reliable, and linked to behaviors clinicians can control. It explores how metrics can be used for benchmarking, productivity goal setting, and daily schedule planning to maximize performance.
Physician Possibilities 1209 OIG Shows Its Cards In 2010 Work Plan
The document summarizes key points from the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) 2010 Work Plan, which details the areas OIG will focus on for audits and investigations. The Work Plan identifies several areas of interest for physicians, including reviewing place of service coding on claims, use of modifier GY for non-covered services, and compliance with Medicare assignment rules. The Work Plan provides an opportunity for healthcare organizations to assess their risk for OIG investigation or audit.
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2012 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
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