Feb 6, 2023
Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health clinics are tasked with providing care to under-served, at-risk patients, and those in rural areas who have limited access to healthcare. What an awesome charge, to be tasked with improving the health and well-being of those who may not otherwise have access to care. The question often comes up for these organizations: how does MIPS apply to FQHC and RHC practices and clinicians?
FQHCs and RHCs providing services to Medicare patients generally bill for facility charges within the Medicare Part A all-inclusive rate. However, FQHCs and RHCs billing for Medicare Part B Services rendered under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) could find that they are eligible for MIPS payment adjustments. Those who are not aware that they are required to report for MIPS may be subject to negative payment adjustments for failure to adhere to CMS guidelines for the Quality Payment Program.
Our Kentucky REC team of expert advisors will share important information for understanding FQHC and RHC provider eligibility in the QPP for the 2023 performance year. We will explore regulatory requirements for CMS’s Quality Payment Program, how to determine organization eligibility, and next steps for eligible clinicians and practices.
QPP YEAR 7 WEBINAR: UNDERSTANDING FQHC & RHC ELIGIBILITY FOR QPP PARTICIPATION (Open to Public)
TUESDAY MARCH 14 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Contact the experts at Kentucky REC with all your QPP, MIPS, and APM questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
Jan 19, 2023
CMS, in an effort to address feedback from clinicians and stakeholders around the complexity of the MIPS program, has implemented a new reporting track. This new track is called MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs), and is effective starting with the 2023 Performance Year. CMS’s aim is to help streamline the MIPS program requirements and reduce clinician burden, while creating a pathway to more wide-spread Alternative Payment Model adoption.
This new MVP framework is intended to align measures and activities across the Quality, Cost, and Improvement Activities categories of the MIPS Program that are more relevant to a clinicians’ practice, specialty, or patient population. This change represents a significant shift in the way clinicians participate in MIPS in 2023 and future years of the Quality Payment Program.
Kentucky REC’s experts will present an in-depth review of the MVP reporting pathway, submission strategies, and important reporting requirements for the 2023 performance year. They will provide you with valuable information on ways to optimize your performance while testing this new reporting track.
QPP Year 7: MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs): Understanding and Identifying Which Pathways are Right for You*
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023 @ 12PM ET
*This webinar is for Kentucky REC contracted QPP clients only. If you are interested in this topic and would like to learn more about becoming a client, please contact us at (859) 323-3090 or email us at KYRec@uky.edu. We aim to be your trusted healthcare advisor!
Dec 28, 2022
On November 1st CMS released the highly anticipated Quality Payment Program Year 7 Final Ruling. This final rule will impact and shape the Quality Payment Program for calendar year 2023 and beyond. Join the experts at Kentucky Regional Extension Center for a review of the major updates and implications to eligible clinician and practices related to this final ruling.
Make sure to submit any questions or feel free to contact us in advance HERE.
QPP YEAR 7 WEBINAR: 2023 FINAL RULE
TUESDAY JANUARY 10 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
The 2023 PFS/Quality Payment Program Final Rule can be downloaded from the Federal Register HERE.
The CMS 2023 Final Rule overview fact sheet, PFS fact sheet, and MSSP Fact Sheets are available through these links:
PFS Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2023-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-final-rule
QPP Fact Sheet: https://qpp-cm-prod-content.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2136/2023%20Quality%20Payment%20Program%20Final%20Rule%20Resources.zip
MSSP Fact Sheet: https://edit.cms.gov/files/document/mssp-fact-sheet-cy-2023-pfs-final-rule.pdf
Contact the experts at Kentucky REC with all your QPP, MIPS, and APM questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.
Nov 10, 2022
On November 1, 2023, CMS released upcoming programmatic changes for Medicare’s Quality Payment Program. This rule includes significant impacts and implications to the Medicare Shared Savings Program for ACOs, major performance category updates, and the future of the this program. Our experts will share an in depth analysis on how this legislation will influence the landscape of value-based care.
QPP Year 6 Webinar: Final Rule Overview*
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022 @ 12PM ET
*This webinar is for Kentucky REC contracted QPP clients only. If you are interested in this topic and would like to learn more about becoming a client, please contact us at (859) 323-3090 or email us at KYRec@uky.edu. We aim to be your trusted healthcare advisor!
