Review the latest changes to the regulatory landscape, including HIPAA, MACRA, and the NC HIE. Learn how these changes impact your clients and your business.
This document outlines information from a webinar about getting paid in 2017. It discusses upcoming Medicare payment changes, including specialty-specific rate adjustments and new codes for chronic care management and collaborative care. It also covers the Quality Payment Program, which replaces previous programs and involves either improving quality through MIPS or participating in an Advanced APM for a payment bonus. The webinar concluded with information about how the medical practice software company Kareo can help practices manage billing, coding and other operations.
As 2018 is coming to a close, many independent practices are wondering what to expect in 2019. Patient financial responsibility continues to be a challenge for many practices. The Quality Payment Program (MIPs) continues to evolve. CMS is proposing changes to the way E/M visits are paid. HIPAA data breaches are more prevalent than ever, with several large payers and healthcare organizations receiving large fines in 2018.
In this information-packed webinar, we'll discuss:
-CMS Proposed changes to E/M payment and documentation requirements
-Updates to the Quality Payment Program
-Maximizing payer revenue through fee schedule review and opting out of “Accelerated Payments”
-Understanding generational differences in patient payment habits that will improve your overall patient collections
-Changes to the ACA taking effect in 2019
-HIPAA breaches and how you can mitigate the risk in your practice
Learn how to identify and track indicators of your company's financial health. Dave Justus, Kareo's Chief Financial Officer, and Ted Stack, founder of Falcon Capital Partners, will discuss the key performance benchmarks and insights you should pay attention to when working to optimize your billing company business.
Setting Your Business Up for MIPS Success in 2019Kareo
In this webinar, Sr. Training Specialist, Marina Verdara, will provide you with the information and tools you need to ensure that your business avoids receiving penalties related to MACRA.
Marina will:
-Provide an in-depth analysis of MACRA, including APM and MIPS
-Review the four MIPS reporting categories and how your business can meet each of their individual requirements
-Recommend industry best practices so both independent medical practices and billing companies can avoid penalties in 2019
Telehealth, Coding and Billing Guidance for COVID-19Kareo
Kareo’s Subject Matter Expert for Billing, Terri Joy, MBA, CPC, CGSC, COC, CPC-I will provide you with everything you need to know about telehealth, coding and billing for COVID-19.
In this webinar, Terri will:
-Discuss new and changing government regulations around telehealth services
-How to bill for COVID-19 services
-Best practices for leveraging technology to keep your patients and staff safe and healthy
Avoid the Burnout of Owning Your Own Medical PracticeKareo
In this live webinar, Healthcare Business Consultant Aimee Heckman will:
-Identify the main causes of physician burnout, from a provider and office manager standpoint
-Provide solutions to easily implement in your daily workflow to reduce the chances of burnout
-Discuss how you can maintain a healthy balance going forward
Kareo's Regulatory SME and Sr. Training Specialist, Marina Verdara, will walk you through the ABC’s of regulatory programs so you can easily meet your compliance goals and start earning more money for your practice. She will:
-Provide an overview of MACRA
-Breakdown the four MIPS reporting categories, including requirements for each and how you can meet them
-Walk billers and billing companies through the claims submission process
-Share five easy steps to help you earn up to a 9% positive payment adjustment
Switching Your Medical Practice Software Is Easier Than You ThinkKareo
This webinar discussed switching medical practice software. It covered why practices stay with or leave their current software, questions to consider regarding the need to switch, and preparing for change by creating a priority list and understanding what to expect from a new vendor. The webinar provided an overview of onboarding with Kareo, measuring the success of a switch, and how Kareo can help including their customer support team. Attendees were invited to ask questions.
This document outlines information from a webinar about getting paid in 2017. It discusses upcoming Medicare payment changes, including specialty-specific rate adjustments and new codes for chronic care management and collaborative care. It also covers the Quality Payment Program, which replaces previous programs and involves either improving quality through MIPS or participating in an Advanced APM for a payment bonus. The webinar concluded with information about how the medical practice software company Kareo can help practices manage billing, coding and other operations.
As 2018 is coming to a close, many independent practices are wondering what to expect in 2019. Patient financial responsibility continues to be a challenge for many practices. The Quality Payment Program (MIPs) continues to evolve. CMS is proposing changes to the way E/M visits are paid. HIPAA data breaches are more prevalent than ever, with several large payers and healthcare organizations receiving large fines in 2018.
In this information-packed webinar, we'll discuss:
-CMS Proposed changes to E/M payment and documentation requirements
-Updates to the Quality Payment Program
-Maximizing payer revenue through fee schedule review and opting out of “Accelerated Payments”
-Understanding generational differences in patient payment habits that will improve your overall patient collections
-Changes to the ACA taking effect in 2019
-HIPAA breaches and how you can mitigate the risk in your practice
Learn how to identify and track indicators of your company's financial health. Dave Justus, Kareo's Chief Financial Officer, and Ted Stack, founder of Falcon Capital Partners, will discuss the key performance benchmarks and insights you should pay attention to when working to optimize your billing company business.
Setting Your Business Up for MIPS Success in 2019Kareo
In this webinar, Sr. Training Specialist, Marina Verdara, will provide you with the information and tools you need to ensure that your business avoids receiving penalties related to MACRA.
Marina will:
-Provide an in-depth analysis of MACRA, including APM and MIPS
-Review the four MIPS reporting categories and how your business can meet each of their individual requirements
-Recommend industry best practices so both independent medical practices and billing companies can avoid penalties in 2019
Telehealth, Coding and Billing Guidance for COVID-19Kareo
Kareo’s Subject Matter Expert for Billing, Terri Joy, MBA, CPC, CGSC, COC, CPC-I will provide you with everything you need to know about telehealth, coding and billing for COVID-19.
In this webinar, Terri will:
-Discuss new and changing government regulations around telehealth services
-How to bill for COVID-19 services
-Best practices for leveraging technology to keep your patients and staff safe and healthy
Avoid the Burnout of Owning Your Own Medical PracticeKareo
In this live webinar, Healthcare Business Consultant Aimee Heckman will:
-Identify the main causes of physician burnout, from a provider and office manager standpoint
-Provide solutions to easily implement in your daily workflow to reduce the chances of burnout
-Discuss how you can maintain a healthy balance going forward
Kareo's Regulatory SME and Sr. Training Specialist, Marina Verdara, will walk you through the ABC’s of regulatory programs so you can easily meet your compliance goals and start earning more money for your practice. She will:
-Provide an overview of MACRA
-Breakdown the four MIPS reporting categories, including requirements for each and how you can meet them
-Walk billers and billing companies through the claims submission process
-Share five easy steps to help you earn up to a 9% positive payment adjustment
Switching Your Medical Practice Software Is Easier Than You ThinkKareo
This webinar discussed switching medical practice software. It covered why practices stay with or leave their current software, questions to consider regarding the need to switch, and preparing for change by creating a priority list and understanding what to expect from a new vendor. The webinar provided an overview of onboarding with Kareo, measuring the success of a switch, and how Kareo can help including their customer support team. Attendees were invited to ask questions.
Simple Steps to Avoid the 7% MIPS Penalty for 2019Kareo
Join Marina Verdara, Kareo’s Sr. Training Specialist, as she provides you with simple steps to avoid the 7% MIPS penalty, including how you can check a clinician’s eligibility and where you can earn points for each category. She will also provide you with the resources to help you prepare for 2020.
How to Earn Your 9% MIPS Incentive Despite 2020 ChallengesKareo
In this webinar, Sr. Training Specialist, Marina Verdara, will provide you with the information and tools you need to ensure that you or your billing clients’ practices avoid receiving monetary penalties related to MIPS.
Setting your practice or client’s practice up for success with achieving clea...Kareo
A nationally recognized speaker, Elizabeth Woodcock, discusses what’s new for 2022 and action steps your practice (or your client’s practice) can take to protect itself from losses due to denied claims.
She will go over:
- The current state of the industry
- Pressure from surges in demand and staffing crisis
- No mercy from insurers as denials rise
- New reimbursement rules for 2022 increase complexity
How Your Medical Practice Can Exceed a 95% Clean Claims RateKareo
Industry thought-leader and revenue cycle management expert, Elizabeth Woodcock, Principal, Woodcock& Associates, will discuss how achieving clean claims at first submission positively impacts medical practices. She will specifically address what insurance changes to expect with the start of a new year, and how to identify and prevent claim rejections and denials so your medical practice can exceed a 95% clean claims rate in 2020.
A new foundation for designing winning brand strategies The Patient Journey r...Shishir Tiwary
This document summarizes a white paper on re-envisioning the patient journey framework for designing brand strategies. It outlines some common issues with traditional approaches to building and using patient journeys, such as relying only on physician input, not incorporating the patient perspective, and not comprehensively identifying opportunities. The document recommends using real-world evidence sources like claims data, EMR data, and patient registries to map the full patient journey from awareness to adherence. It argues this approach provides a more accurate, data-driven understanding of the market compared to primary research alone.
The Only Complete Technology Platform for Your Independent PracticeKareo
Who is Kareo?
Kareo makes it easier and more rewarding for you to run an independent medical practice. We offer the only cloud-based, clinical and business management technology platform dedicated to serving the unique needs of independent practices. Our software helps you find and engage with patients, run a smarter business, provide better care, and get paid faster. More than 35,000 healthcare providers rely on Kareo with nearly 150,000 users logging in to our software every day.
How is Kareo Different?
Unlike other companies that built their offering for large medical groups or hospitals, Kareo is purpose-built for the work flows and unique needs of the independent practice.
The result is an affordably-priced platform without the bells and whistles that you don’t need.
Kareo is Friendly, Flexible, and Transparent
We run our company based on business practices that are friendly, flexible, and transparent because we know you are relying on us to help you succeed.
As a Kareo customer, you’ll feel appreciated and supported due to the many benefits including:
• Free onboarding including access to your own Success Coach
• No long-term contracts and flexibility to adjust your subscription without penalty
• A clear and simple pricing model that offers affordable ways to grow your practice
• Easy access to support via phone, chat, and email at no additional cost
Insurance Reimbursement Workflow: Tracey Peyton and Suzi GrassoKareo
This document provides best practices for medical practices to achieve clean insurance claims and quicker reimbursements. It summarizes the key areas medical practices should focus on, including proper setup of billing settings, daily review of clearinghouse reports, accurate charge entry, timely claim submission, and proper payment posting. The document also highlights various workflow efficiencies that can be gained in Kareo, such as adding users and providers directly in the platform, electronic charge capture, and auto-sending eligible claims.
13 Steps to Limit Credentialing Mistakes Before They HappenKareo
TriZetto Provider Solutions, a Cognizant Company, will discuss critical steps needed to ensure a successful credentialing turnaround. TriZetto will share best practices and the common pitfalls to avoid to ensure that providers are able to get up and running faster than ever.
2019-05 Maximize Your Revenue with 3 Key Medical Billing KPIsKareo
In this webinar, Wesley Stolp, Kareo’s Solutions Director for the Managed Billing service, will teach you how to analyze your practice’s financial health, using the tools you already have to help you get paid and save time.
Wes’ in-depth review of revenue cycle management will include:
-Common practice management pitfalls that generate missed revenue opportunities
-The 3 key KPIs you need to analyze your entire billing report and how they work together to create a successful business
- Which revenue levers will help you expand your current earnings
Your practice has the potential to generate more revenue - the key is knowing where to look.
The business of medicine is changing quickly. Government and commercial payers know that we're paying more for healthcare and we're getting worse results. Patients know it too. The role of independent practices, their reimbursement models, and how they care for patients are all changing as a result.
Take an in-depth look at the new Kareo Dashboard and how this enhanced workflow will improve client satisfaction and first pass acceptance rates (FPAR).
Kareo implemented a campaign to increase the number of employee reviews on Glassdoor in order to provide more valid information to candidates and attract those interested in company culture. They communicated the importance of Glassdoor to employees, asked leadership to lead by example, and saw a 543% increase in reviews over three months. Lessons included having a response strategy, engaging HR, and addressing negative feedback to treat reviews like a suggestion box and improve work culture. The campaign resulted in increased company profile views and hires found through Glassdoor.
Addressing the Data Security Risks of Cloud-Based SoftwareKareo
Kareo’s Security Team, Jesse Salmon (Information Security Manager) and Tim Nabhani (Security Architect), will go over some of the biggest risks and misconceptions in data security as it relates to the cloud. They will also share some key security measures to look for when evaluating a cloud-based solution.
The Future Is Now—Drive Workflow Efficiency & Improve Profitability with Robo...Kareo
This document discusses how robotic process automation (RPA) can help improve workflow efficiency and profitability for medical practices. RPA uses software "bots" to automate repetitive tasks like data entry, claims processing, payment posting, and report generation. This allows staff to focus on more meaningful work. The document outlines specific processes that can be automated, like claims submission and payment application. Medical practices that have implemented RPA report increased productivity and ability to scale more quickly.
Collecting Patient Payments During COVID-19 and Beyond - a Blueprint for SuccessKareo
The impact of COVID-19 is substantial and the way healthcare providers practice medicine has changed, and it’s not going back. Make sure your business has the right blueprint for success so you can continue collecting patient payments while providing quality care to keep your patients healthy and your practice profitable.
Getting Paid in 2021: New Year, Fresh Perspective, More RevenueKareo
In this webinar, Aimee will:
-Review the state of the industry in 2020, including CMS waivers, HIPAA enforcement and surprise medical bills
-Expand on the E/M updates you need to know for 2021
-Provide tips and tricks to help you remove roadblocks to getting paid, including coding, additional collection methods, supporting documentation and the reset of deductibles
Kareo Billing Product Overview and Training: Success SummitKareo
This document provides an overview and training on Kareo's billing product. The agenda includes introductions, reviewing insurance enrollment enhancements, sending clean claims, improving patient collections, and a Q&A session. Key highlights include new insurance enrollment dashboards for tracking progress, tools for fixing rejected claims, collecting patient payments through email statements and credit card processing, and categories for managing patient collections.
Top 10 Medical Billing KPIs That Show Where Your Practice is Losing MoneyKareo
Kareo’s Billing Subject Matter Expert, Terri Joy, MBA, CPC, CGSC, COC, CPC-I, shares the 10 medical billing KPIs you need to know to prevent your practice from losing money.
Key trends in technology, health insurance, and consumer preferences are changing staffing needs at medical practices. Patients expect a higher level of service. Does your practice have the technology—and the team—to deliver it? And if you add technology, how can you be sure your practice will be more productive? Above all, how do you use all your human and technology resources to maximize profit potential?
Having the right staff is the first step. The next is empowering them with the right tools and the right responsibilities. In this lively webinar, Laurie Morgan of Capko & Morgan will:
1. Explore new ways technology can empower staff to provide better patient service
2. Help you understand how front office technology differs from platform technology—and why that matters
3. Explain the connections between technology, productivity, patient service, and profit
See how the right mix of staff roles and technology can take your practice’s revenue and profit to the next level. It’s a presentation you can’t afford to miss!
2016 MIPS Final Rule: What you need to know NOWBen Quirk
Find out why you need to pay attention to this Final Rule and what adjustments you need to make to ensure you end up on the winning side of MIPS. It's a complicated program, and results from the Final Rule don't make it any easier.
MACRA consolidates existing Medicare quality programs and establishes two pathways for physicians: MIPS and APMs. MIPS assesses performance in four categories (quality, cost, improvement activities, advancing care information) and adjusts payments up or down based on a composite score. It allows physicians to ease into reporting over multiple years. APMs provide an alternative for physicians meeting thresholds in qualifying models, exempting them from MIPS and providing bonus payments through 2024. MACRA aims to shift Medicare payments from volume to value over time through 2026.
Simple Steps to Avoid the 7% MIPS Penalty for 2019Kareo
Join Marina Verdara, Kareo’s Sr. Training Specialist, as she provides you with simple steps to avoid the 7% MIPS penalty, including how you can check a clinician’s eligibility and where you can earn points for each category. She will also provide you with the resources to help you prepare for 2020.
How to Earn Your 9% MIPS Incentive Despite 2020 ChallengesKareo
In this webinar, Sr. Training Specialist, Marina Verdara, will provide you with the information and tools you need to ensure that you or your billing clients’ practices avoid receiving monetary penalties related to MIPS.
Setting your practice or client’s practice up for success with achieving clea...Kareo
A nationally recognized speaker, Elizabeth Woodcock, discusses what’s new for 2022 and action steps your practice (or your client’s practice) can take to protect itself from losses due to denied claims.
She will go over:
- The current state of the industry
- Pressure from surges in demand and staffing crisis
- No mercy from insurers as denials rise
- New reimbursement rules for 2022 increase complexity
How Your Medical Practice Can Exceed a 95% Clean Claims RateKareo
Industry thought-leader and revenue cycle management expert, Elizabeth Woodcock, Principal, Woodcock& Associates, will discuss how achieving clean claims at first submission positively impacts medical practices. She will specifically address what insurance changes to expect with the start of a new year, and how to identify and prevent claim rejections and denials so your medical practice can exceed a 95% clean claims rate in 2020.
A new foundation for designing winning brand strategies The Patient Journey r...Shishir Tiwary
This document summarizes a white paper on re-envisioning the patient journey framework for designing brand strategies. It outlines some common issues with traditional approaches to building and using patient journeys, such as relying only on physician input, not incorporating the patient perspective, and not comprehensively identifying opportunities. The document recommends using real-world evidence sources like claims data, EMR data, and patient registries to map the full patient journey from awareness to adherence. It argues this approach provides a more accurate, data-driven understanding of the market compared to primary research alone.
The Only Complete Technology Platform for Your Independent PracticeKareo
Who is Kareo?
Kareo makes it easier and more rewarding for you to run an independent medical practice. We offer the only cloud-based, clinical and business management technology platform dedicated to serving the unique needs of independent practices. Our software helps you find and engage with patients, run a smarter business, provide better care, and get paid faster. More than 35,000 healthcare providers rely on Kareo with nearly 150,000 users logging in to our software every day.
How is Kareo Different?
Unlike other companies that built their offering for large medical groups or hospitals, Kareo is purpose-built for the work flows and unique needs of the independent practice.
The result is an affordably-priced platform without the bells and whistles that you don’t need.
Kareo is Friendly, Flexible, and Transparent
We run our company based on business practices that are friendly, flexible, and transparent because we know you are relying on us to help you succeed.
As a Kareo customer, you’ll feel appreciated and supported due to the many benefits including:
• Free onboarding including access to your own Success Coach
• No long-term contracts and flexibility to adjust your subscription without penalty
• A clear and simple pricing model that offers affordable ways to grow your practice
• Easy access to support via phone, chat, and email at no additional cost
Insurance Reimbursement Workflow: Tracey Peyton and Suzi GrassoKareo
This document provides best practices for medical practices to achieve clean insurance claims and quicker reimbursements. It summarizes the key areas medical practices should focus on, including proper setup of billing settings, daily review of clearinghouse reports, accurate charge entry, timely claim submission, and proper payment posting. The document also highlights various workflow efficiencies that can be gained in Kareo, such as adding users and providers directly in the platform, electronic charge capture, and auto-sending eligible claims.
13 Steps to Limit Credentialing Mistakes Before They HappenKareo
TriZetto Provider Solutions, a Cognizant Company, will discuss critical steps needed to ensure a successful credentialing turnaround. TriZetto will share best practices and the common pitfalls to avoid to ensure that providers are able to get up and running faster than ever.
2019-05 Maximize Your Revenue with 3 Key Medical Billing KPIsKareo
In this webinar, Wesley Stolp, Kareo’s Solutions Director for the Managed Billing service, will teach you how to analyze your practice’s financial health, using the tools you already have to help you get paid and save time.
Wes’ in-depth review of revenue cycle management will include:
-Common practice management pitfalls that generate missed revenue opportunities
-The 3 key KPIs you need to analyze your entire billing report and how they work together to create a successful business
- Which revenue levers will help you expand your current earnings
Your practice has the potential to generate more revenue - the key is knowing where to look.
The business of medicine is changing quickly. Government and commercial payers know that we're paying more for healthcare and we're getting worse results. Patients know it too. The role of independent practices, their reimbursement models, and how they care for patients are all changing as a result.
Take an in-depth look at the new Kareo Dashboard and how this enhanced workflow will improve client satisfaction and first pass acceptance rates (FPAR).
Kareo implemented a campaign to increase the number of employee reviews on Glassdoor in order to provide more valid information to candidates and attract those interested in company culture. They communicated the importance of Glassdoor to employees, asked leadership to lead by example, and saw a 543% increase in reviews over three months. Lessons included having a response strategy, engaging HR, and addressing negative feedback to treat reviews like a suggestion box and improve work culture. The campaign resulted in increased company profile views and hires found through Glassdoor.
Addressing the Data Security Risks of Cloud-Based SoftwareKareo
Kareo’s Security Team, Jesse Salmon (Information Security Manager) and Tim Nabhani (Security Architect), will go over some of the biggest risks and misconceptions in data security as it relates to the cloud. They will also share some key security measures to look for when evaluating a cloud-based solution.
The Future Is Now—Drive Workflow Efficiency & Improve Profitability with Robo...Kareo
This document discusses how robotic process automation (RPA) can help improve workflow efficiency and profitability for medical practices. RPA uses software "bots" to automate repetitive tasks like data entry, claims processing, payment posting, and report generation. This allows staff to focus on more meaningful work. The document outlines specific processes that can be automated, like claims submission and payment application. Medical practices that have implemented RPA report increased productivity and ability to scale more quickly.
Collecting Patient Payments During COVID-19 and Beyond - a Blueprint for SuccessKareo
The impact of COVID-19 is substantial and the way healthcare providers practice medicine has changed, and it’s not going back. Make sure your business has the right blueprint for success so you can continue collecting patient payments while providing quality care to keep your patients healthy and your practice profitable.
Getting Paid in 2021: New Year, Fresh Perspective, More RevenueKareo
In this webinar, Aimee will:
-Review the state of the industry in 2020, including CMS waivers, HIPAA enforcement and surprise medical bills
-Expand on the E/M updates you need to know for 2021
-Provide tips and tricks to help you remove roadblocks to getting paid, including coding, additional collection methods, supporting documentation and the reset of deductibles
Kareo Billing Product Overview and Training: Success SummitKareo
This document provides an overview and training on Kareo's billing product. The agenda includes introductions, reviewing insurance enrollment enhancements, sending clean claims, improving patient collections, and a Q&A session. Key highlights include new insurance enrollment dashboards for tracking progress, tools for fixing rejected claims, collecting patient payments through email statements and credit card processing, and categories for managing patient collections.
Top 10 Medical Billing KPIs That Show Where Your Practice is Losing MoneyKareo
Kareo’s Billing Subject Matter Expert, Terri Joy, MBA, CPC, CGSC, COC, CPC-I, shares the 10 medical billing KPIs you need to know to prevent your practice from losing money.
Key trends in technology, health insurance, and consumer preferences are changing staffing needs at medical practices. Patients expect a higher level of service. Does your practice have the technology—and the team—to deliver it? And if you add technology, how can you be sure your practice will be more productive? Above all, how do you use all your human and technology resources to maximize profit potential?
Having the right staff is the first step. The next is empowering them with the right tools and the right responsibilities. In this lively webinar, Laurie Morgan of Capko & Morgan will:
1. Explore new ways technology can empower staff to provide better patient service
2. Help you understand how front office technology differs from platform technology—and why that matters
3. Explain the connections between technology, productivity, patient service, and profit
See how the right mix of staff roles and technology can take your practice’s revenue and profit to the next level. It’s a presentation you can’t afford to miss!
2016 MIPS Final Rule: What you need to know NOWBen Quirk
Find out why you need to pay attention to this Final Rule and what adjustments you need to make to ensure you end up on the winning side of MIPS. It's a complicated program, and results from the Final Rule don't make it any easier.
MACRA consolidates existing Medicare quality programs and establishes two pathways for physicians: MIPS and APMs. MIPS assesses performance in four categories (quality, cost, improvement activities, advancing care information) and adjusts payments up or down based on a composite score. It allows physicians to ease into reporting over multiple years. APMs provide an alternative for physicians meeting thresholds in qualifying models, exempting them from MIPS and providing bonus payments through 2024. MACRA aims to shift Medicare payments from volume to value over time through 2026.
Riding the Rapids of Payment Reform: Downstream Effects of Quality Reporting ...Bill Presley
In this presentation, we highlighted how quality measurement programs impact reimbursement affecting your revenue. The revenue at risk in your organization. We focused on quality programs like Value-Based Purchasing (VBP), Merit-Based Incentive Program (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Models (APM) and their impact on Part A and Part B reimbursements.
It’s no surprise that reimbursement tied to quality performance is quickly becoming a reality for hospitals and physicians. CMS’ aggressive goals aimed at increasing the percentage of Medicare payments associated with quality versus quantity can be achieved through such programs as Value-based Purchasing and MACRA. This session will cover scoring methodologies, reporting requirements, reimbursement impact, infrastructure (and other resource needs), EMR tools and tactics, and workflow modifications.
MACRA consolidated several existing Medicare quality programs and introduced new payment models. It established two tracks for physician payment and quality programs starting in 2017 - MIPS and Advanced APMs. MIPS consolidated existing programs into four categories and allows physicians to gradually increase their participation over multiple years. Advanced APMs provide incentives for participation in alternative payment models and include models like Accountable Care Organizations. MACRA aims to reform Medicare payments to physicians and transition to value-based models.
Medicare Access and Chip Reauthorization Act (MACRA) is the law that changes how Providers are to be reimbursed. One of the key characteristics is that it rewards Providers based on value and not volume.
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) overhauls the payment system for Medicare providers. It’s a complex program that requires careful study so physicians can make the best choice for how they want to report. This choice ultimately impacts reimbursement and the potential bonuses or penalties associated with each reporting option.
This FAQ covers both tracks of the new rule, the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and the Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM), with a background review and a comprehensive list of questions and answers.
It’s a practical guide complete with next steps for strategic and tactical planning.
The document discusses the transition to value-based care models and accountable care organizations (ACOs). It outlines five core competencies needed for early success in an ACO program like the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP): 1) physician-centered governance, 2) collection and reporting of quality metrics, 3) data analysis and spend identification, 4) developing a post-acute quality provider network, and 5) population management strategies. It provides examples from Methodist Health System's experience in an MSSP ACO.
The document discusses how physicians can prepare for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) Quality Payment Program, which incorporates quality measurements into Medicare payments. It provides a 5-step guide to transition successfully to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2017. The steps include: determining eligibility and reporting status; reviewing current performance under programs like PQRS; selecting a pace of participation in MIPS; choosing quality measures; and identifying gaps to address in order to improve performance scores.
How MIPS/MACRA Impacts Your Clients: Kareo Success SummitKareo
kareo.com - There's no reason for any eligible clinician to pay a penalty to Medicare. Learn how practices can deliver value-based care and get the maximum positive incentives available in 2018. Learn some practical examples of how you can shepherd your clients through regulatory challenges.
The 2018 Kareo Success Summit offered key industry insights, best practice training, networking and idea-sharing to support the success of medical billing companies across the country.
Kareo is an easy-to-use, cloud-based business growth platform built for medical billing companies and the independent practices they serve.
Marina Verdara is a Sr. Training Specialist for CMS Incentive Programs.
Visit kareo.com/billing-companies to learn more.
MIPS continues to be a major risk, with practices who do not participate subject to a 5% penalty. This webinar covers:
Rule clarification and changes that have occured since January 1st.
Measure clarification and changes that have occured since January 1st. Your measure calculations may be changing as a result.
Where your practice should be at this point in the year.
How we can help support unique workflows and provider documentation.
MACRA and the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)PYA, P.C.
This document provides an overview of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). MIPS replaces previous quality reporting programs and includes four components that determine a Composite Performance Score: Quality, Resource Use, Clinical Practice Improvement Activities, and Advancing Care Information. Scores will determine payment adjustments beginning in 2019, with the potential for bonuses or penalties up to 9% by 2022 based on performance compared to benchmarks and thresholds. The document reviews the scoring methodology and reporting requirements for each MIPS component.
1) MIPS aims to simplify physician benchmarking and scoring by consolidating existing quality reporting programs into a single program called MIPS. It will include measures of quality, clinical practice improvement activities, advancing care information, and resource use.
2) Approximately 95% of providers will participate in MIPS. Scores will be publicly reported, with winners receiving bonuses and penalties funding the bonuses.
3) MIPS scoring involves assigning point values to performance in each category, with the largest weights on quality (50%) and advancing care information (25%). Higher performance will result in positive payment adjustments while low performance may result in penalties.
The Guidebook to Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 dispels MACRA myths and puts you in the know with easy-to-follow guidance. Interpret MACRA changes with step-by-step advice to understand and master MACRA’s final rule.
SourceMed Therapy Q1 2016 Regulatory Update, hosted by Chief Therapy Officer David McMullan, PT. Covering news and regulatory updates for the outpatient physical therapy industry.
The MACRA final rule was released in October of this year after a six-month CMS tour of the country. In their tour they spoke with physicians nationwide about their ability to participate in this new Quality Payment Program. After much…ah hem…feedback, CMS released the final rule with several modifications based upon their listening tour.
Merit-Based Incentive Payment System: Strategic Deployment Within Your Organi...PYA, P.C.
This presentation, “Merit-Based Incentive Payment System: Strategic Deployment Within Your Organization,” outlines the requirements for MIPS participation and scoring in 2018. It also provides strategic guidance for creating an opportunity for positive financial impact for practices.
Prepping for CCJR: Lessons Learned in Physician Alignment and Bundled PaymentsWellbe
With CMS’ recent announcement of its Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CCJR) payment model and its plan to implement in seventy-five geographic areas, hospitals must be prepared to manage the entire episode of care from the time of surgery through ninety days after discharge. CCJR presents both opportunities and challenges for hospitals. In order to achieve success, organizations must manage their system of care delivery, ensure they are aligned with their physicians and post acute providers, and master the analytics necessary for driving high quality, low cost care.
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Marina Verdara
• Over 8 years of experience working directly with several
hundred small practice clinicians on a variety of projects
specializing on CMS Incentive programs such as
Meaningful Use, PQRS, and MACRA.
• In my current role, I help clinicians understand the Quality
Payment Program and maximize the use of Kareo Clinical
EHR to meet the requirements for MIPS.
Sr. Training Specialist
CMS Incentive Programs
About me
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Agenda
• Welcome & Introductions
• Understanding MACRA
• Team 1: APM
• Team 2: MIPS
• What’s Your Strategy
• Payment Adjustments
• Questions
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MACRA Layout and Dimensions
MACRA
MIPS
Quality
45%
- Report up to 6
measures
- Full year reporting
Promoting
Interoperability
25%
- 4 objectives
- 90 days up to a full
year reporting
Improvement
Activities
15%
- Submit 40 points to
earn full credit
Cost
15%
- 10 measures
evaluated
- Data submission not
required
APM
ACOs
Specialty Specific
Programs
State Specific
Programs
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APMs are CMS’s payment approach that gives additional incentive payments
to clinicians who provide high-quality and cost efficient care to their
patients.
Types of APMs:
• APMs
• MIPS APMs
• Advanced APMs
• Advanced MIPS APMs
• All-Payer/Other-Payer Option
Alternative Payment Models
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Important facts to know about APMs:
• These are Medicare Incentive programs
• They are managed by local medical entities such as hospitals, medical groups, or IPAs
• Most are known ACOs
• The APM/ACO administrator assigns quality measures to clinicians
• Clinicians might also be required to submit data for MIPS
• Every kind of APM has it’s own requirements and thresholds
• Encourage your clinicians to partner up with the medical entity who invited them to join
APM
Alternative Payment Models
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2019 Approved APMs
• Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced Model (BPCI Advanced)
• Comprehensive ESRD Care (CEC) Model LDO Arrangement
• Comprehensive ESRD Care (CEC) Model non-LDO Two-Sided Risk Arrangement
• Comprehensive ESRD Care (CEC) –Model non-LDO one-Sided Risk Arrangement
• Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+)
• Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Track 1+ Model
• Next Generation ACO Model
• Shared Savings Program - Track 2
• Shared Savings Program - Track 3
• Oncology Care Model (OCM) - Two-Sided Risk
• Oncology Care Model (OCM) - One-Sided Risk
• Vermont Medicare ACO Initiative
• Maryland Primary Care Program
• Independence at Home Demonstration
Alternative Payment Models
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How are Players Drafted?
Clinicians are eligible if they meet or exceed the three low-volume threshold criteria:
1. Bill Medicare over $90,000 in Part B allowed charges a year, and
2. Provide care to more than 200 Medicare Part B patients, and
3. Provide 200 or more covered professional services to Part B patients
Clinician Types:
• Physician
• Physician Assistant
• Nurse Practitioner
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
• Physical Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Qualified Speech-Language Pathologist
• Qualified Audiologists
• Registered dietitians or Nutrition Professionals
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Eligibility Determination
The Review Periods to determine a clinician’s eligibility is:
• October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018
• October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019
There are three participation options:
Eligible Opt-In Option Voluntary Participation
Meets or Exceeds ALL
Low-Volume Threshold
Criteria
Meets or Exceeds One or Two
Low-Volume Threshold
Criteria
Does NOT Meet or Exceed
ANY Low-Volume Threshold
Criteria
≥ 90k in Part B Charges,
and
≥ 200 Part B Beneficiaries
and
≥ 200 Professional Services
≥ 90k in Part B Charges,
or
≥ 200 Part B Beneficiaries,
or
≥ 200 Professional Services
< 90k in Part B Charges
< 200 Part B Beneficiaries
< 200 Professional Services
Will Receive Feedback Will Receive Feedback Will Receive Feedback
Eligible for a Payment
Adjustment
Eligible for a Payment
Adjustment
NOT Eligible for a Payment
Adjustment
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Merit-based Incentive Payment Systems (MIPS)
Quality
• 6 Measures or a Full
Specialty Set
• 1 Outcome
Measure or 1 High
Priority Measure
• Full Year Reporting
• Submission Methods
include Claims and
Registry Submission
•Improvement
Activities (IA)
• 10 Measures Evaluated
• Based on Part B Claims
Submitted All Year
Long
• No Additional Data
Submission is Required
Promoting
Interoperability (PI)
• ePrescribing
• HIE (Health Information
Exchange)
• Provider to
Patient Exchange
• Public Health &
Clinical Data Exchange
• Protect Patient
Health information
•Cost
• Submit 40 Points
• Medium = 10 Points
• High = 20 points
• Points Double for
Clinicians with a Special
Status
45% 25% 15% 15%
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2019 Score Board
Quality
45%
PI
25%
IA
15%
Cost
15%
100%
0 - 29
30 - 74
75 - 100
30
In MIPS, you have three options:
1. Hit a homerun: Submit as many points as
possible to try to earn an incentive
2. Walk to first base: Submit enough points to
avoid a negative payment adjustment
3. Strikeout: Earn a negative payment
adjustment
-7%
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MIPS 2019 Score Board
Submit 60
points to earn
full credit
Submit 100
points to earn
full credit
Submit 40
points to Earn
full credit
Earn 100
points to earn
full credit
Get Creative:
• Submit Quality Measures via claims
• Help clinicians select Improvement Activities
• Encourage clinicians to track their PI score
• Ensure they submit their MIPS data during
attestation period
• Guide them during an audit
Keep in Mind:
• Extra points in the Quality Category
• Extra points for additional Outcome measures
• Extra points for additional High Priority Measures
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What Can You Do?
First Base: Understand MACRA
Confirm MIPS/APM eligibility status for your customers
Ask if they understand the requirements
Take advantage of resources available to you
Second Base: Take Action
Create a team: include clinicians, staff and billers
Refine your team’s knowledge on MIPS
Select measures and submission options
• Claims, registry, manual attestation
Set goals and expectations and meet regularly
• Find ways to incentivize team members for their good work. Create contests. Make it fun!
Track your progress. Run reports twice per month
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What Can You Do?
Third Base: Attest
Run your final reports in January 2020:
Full Year for the Quality category
90 days up to a full year for the Promoting Interoperability Category
Gather and save any supporting documentation for your selected improvement activities
Submit your data prior to March 31, 2020
Score or Strike out?
# of
Clinicians
Total Paid in Part B
Claims per Year
Assuming the National
Maximum Payment
adjustment is 2.3%
Negative
7%
1 150,000 $ 3,450.00 $ (10,500.00)
2 260,000 $ 5,980.00 $ (18,200.00)
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What’s Your Strategy?
Calculate your possible financial gains or losses and ask yourself:
Can I afford to leave money on the table?
Am I willing to modify my workflow to improve my scores?
Create a customized MIPS plan
Can this be a new business opportunity for you?
Recommendations:
Partner up with clinicians to help them earn a positive payment adjustment
Should you setup recurring meetings?
Should you be involved in the attestation process?
Offer small incentives: Lunch, bottle of wine, a gift card, etc.
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Claims Submission Process
• Go to the Quality section in the QPP website: Quality Measures
• Use the Specialty Measure Set filter to select your specialty
• Select Medicare Part B Claims Measures from the CollectionType filter
• Review the measure descriptions carefully, then select six measures (include at least one outcome
or high-priority measure)
• Under Documentation, click on Claims Specifications to open its PDF file
• Review and find the required codes then include them on Medicare claims as applicable
• Claims submission must be done for the entire calendar year
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The Benefits of Submitting Quality
Measures via Claims include:
• Save money: clinicians do not
have to pay a registry to submit
measures to CMS
• Help clinicians avoid a negative
payment adjustment
Claims Submission
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Payments Adjustments for 2017
0 - 2
4 - 74
75 - 100
Group Size
Positive Payment
Adjustment Count #
Neutral Payment
Adjustment Count #
Negative Payment
Adjustment Count #
Individual (1) 55,240 20,137 2,225
Small Group (2 - 15) 23,539 670 20,014
Total 78,779 20,807 22,239
According to the CMS’s 2017 QPP Experience Report:
3
More than 22,000 clinicians could have
avoided the 4% negative payment
adjustment by submitting only…
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Payment Adjustments
Starting January 2019, Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) will use the three code types listed
below to identify payment adjustments for the 2017 reporting year:
• Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC): 144 for a positive payment adjustment and 237 for a
regulatory penalty
• Remittance Advice Remark Codes (RARCs): N807 –MIPS based payment adjustment
• Group Code: CO for a regulatory requirement that resulted in an adjustment
Clinicians will also receive a Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) every three months. If a payment
adjustment was made, the MSN will indicate the following message:
“This claim shows a quality reporting program adjustment”
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Payment Adjustments
Important facts about payment adjustments for 2017:
• 93% of clinicians received a positive payment adjustment. Code
used is CARC 144
• 5% received a negative payment adjustment. Code used is CARC
237
• ONLY 2% of clinicians received a neutral status
• The national mean MIPS score was 74.01
• Clinicians in small practices received an average score of
43.46 points
• The national mean APM score was 87.64
93%
5%
2%
2017 PAYMENT
ADJUSTMENTS
Positive Payment
Adjustment
Negative
Payment
Adjustment
Neutral
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Payment Adjustments
• The minimum positive payment adjustment is 0.28%
• The maximum positive payment adjustment for clinicians who submitted 70 to 100 points is
• The negative 4% payment adjustment taken away from providers who ignored MIPS or submitted less
than 3 points in 2017, is being used to pay the winners
1.88%
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Key proposals for 2020 performance year of the Quality Payment Program
include:
• Increasing the performance threshold from 30 points to 45 points
• Revising category weights for Quality (decreases from 45% to 40%) and
Cost (increases from 15% to 20%)
• Increasing the data completeness threshold for the quality data that
clinicians submit
• Increasing the threshold for clinicians who complete or participate in the
Improvement Activity for group reporting
• Revising the specifications for the Total Per Capita Cost (TPCC) and
Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary Clinician (MSPB Clinician) measures
Proposed Rule for 2020
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• Reduce Burden on Clinicians
• Maximize participation
• Improve data and information sharing
• Deliver IT System Capabilities that meet the needs of users
What’s the Goal?
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