CMS.gov

JANUARY 6, 2020

In 2015, Congress passed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act – or MACRA. In an attempt to streamline multiple quality programs for physicians, the law created the Merit Based Incentive Payments System (MIPS).

Payment Systems 62

Payment Systems Medicare Medicare 62

Hall Render

MARCH 4, 2025

SNF services covered by the Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Prospective Payment System (PPS) payment are not designated health services (DHS) for purposes of the PSL. When the services are DHS for purposes of the PSL (e.g.,

Compliance 52

Compliance Nursing Homes Nurses Medicare 52

Medisys Compliance

APRIL 25, 2024

Introduction The ever-evolving world of healthcare billing can feel complex, and with the introduction of MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act) in 2015, cardiology practices have faced some adjustments. MACRA replaced the previously used Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula for Medicare physician payments.

Medical Billing Outsourcing 64

Medical Billing Outsourcing Medical Billing Medicare Medicare 64

Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In 2015, legislation known as the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) was enacted. healthcare system since 2010’s Affordable Care Act. Under MACRA, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services created regulations for healthcare providers’ use of health information technology.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicare HIPAA Medicaid 52

Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) was signed into law to improve patient healthcare outcomes. Under MACRA, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created regulations to encourage healthcare providers to use secure health information technology. What Are the MIPS Rules for 2023?

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Medicare Medicare Compliance 52

Hall Render

AUGUST 1, 2022

The proposed payment policies include an initial monthly facility fee of approximately $268,000 per month, which will adjust in future years based on a market-basket update. REHs would also get a 5 percent add-on to most outpatient payments. Proposed REH Payments. 5 Percent OPPS Increase. million per year) for 2023.

Hospitals 40

Hospitals Payment Systems Medicare Medicare 40

MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Medicare and Medicaid (1960s): The introduction of government-funded healthcare programs brought about increased scrutiny and regulation. MACRA (2015): The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) introduced the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Models (APMs).

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Telemedicine ACA 52