MACRA for the community practice vascular surgeon

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) established the Quality Payment Program (QPP), which shifts Medicare from a fee-for-service to a pay-for-performance program. In 2018, clinicians or groups with more than $90,000 in Part B allowed charges or more than 200 Part B beneficiaries are required to participate in the QPP.1 There are two participation options: Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Advanced Alternative Payment Models. Providers who do not meet minimum 2018 participation requirements will experience a 5% penalty in 2020 Medicare reimbursements.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - September 20, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Clifford M. Sales, Paul W. White, Jill Rathbun, Karen Woo Tags: Under the macrascope Source Type: research