Medicare Access and Chip Reauthorization Act (MACRA) Proposed Rule, MIPS, APM’s and Advanced Care Information

Discussion Welcome news is the elimination of the all or nothing criteria of the meaningful use program. The exclusion of most ACO's under Medicare shared shavings is probably the most controversial part of the proposed rule as health systems have invested millions in the current Medicare shared savings program. That CMS is estimating that 87% of solo practitioners will be paying a penalty will also not be well received. Under MIPS CMS is estimating that non MD providers with the exception of nurse practitioners and physician assistants fare the worst including Chiropractors, Podiatrists and Dentists. Overall the proposed rule creates and opportunity for input from stakeholders on the final version of MACRA. We will include further analysis of this rule in the days ahead. Comments are due on June 27, 2016 To Submit Comments MACRA Proposed Rule April 28 2016       Related StoriesOffice of National Coordinator Seeks Input on MACRA InteroperabilityQuality Measure Core Set Implementation PlanPanel Discussion on Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model Demonstration 
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