In some ways, 2014 turned out to be not quite as cataclysmic as expected. However, maintaining a strong road map for the future remains critical especially with the ever shifting regulatory landscape. Learn four simple things to focus on for the remainder of 2014.

1. What to Plan for in Q4
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Disclaimer: Nothing that we are sharing is intended as legally binding or prescriptive advice. This presentation is a
synthesis of publically available information and best practices.

2. Q4 : October –December, 2014
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3. The
Good
News
• Adoption of ICD-10
has been delayed.
• Final rule allows for
delay in
implementing MU1
2014 or MU2 (if you
can attest to vendor
delays).

4. Priorities
for
Q4
 Meaningful Use
 Value-Based Payment
Modifiers
 Transparency
 Open Enrollment for
ACA

5. Meaningful Use
Determine your strategy based on the final
rule.
Create an audit binder.
Prepare a statement citing why you should
be able to opt out of any part of MU.

6. Value-Based Payment Modifier
When reporting any clinical data to
CMS, make sure thresholds demonstrate
you are providing high quality care.
If you have any vendor problems with
data accuracy, fix them.

7. Transparency
Market your own practice and post your own prices.
Make sure to report good quality data.
Find out what providers in your area are charging and
how you compare. (MGMA & OPTUM are good sources.)
See how your reimbursement ranks vs. your competitors
on the Medicare website and ensure data accuracy.

8. Open Enrollment for ACA
Open Enrollment begins November 15.
Check and confirm patients’ eligibility, what plan they
are on, and their deductible before their scheduled
appointment. Keep this information in the practice
management system..
Notify patients about their deductible before they
come to the clinic; keep a card on file, or collect up
front.

9. Q&A
Ben.quirk@quirkhealthcare.com