The MACRA Memo eNewsletter - Archived Issues

The latest information on payment reform and how to navigate in the world of MACRA. 

2019

  • November 19 – MACRA Memo 
    • CMS hosts 2020 QPP Final Rule webinar
    • Virtual Group election ends December 31
    • Register for PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2020
  • November 5 – MACRA Memo 
    • CMS issues 2020 QPP rule
    • Virtual Group election ends December 31
    • Comment on ASA draft quality measures
  • October 22 – MACRA Memo 
    • Check for Qualifying APM eligibility
    • APM education modules available
    • Comment on ASA draft quality measures
  • October 8 – MACRA Memo 
    • Virtual Groups toolkit available for 2020 MIPS
    • AQI podcast: NACOR, AIRS and Closed Claims
    • Quality Office Hours at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2019
  • September 24 – MACRA Memo 
    • 2018 MIPS targeted review deadline September 30
    • ASA urges changes in 2020 QPP
    • Resources available at QPP Resource Library
  • September 10 – MACRA Memo 
    • 2018 MIPS targeted review deadline September 30
    • Visit AQI at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2019
    • Take guesswork out of quality measures
  • August 27 – MACRA Memo 
    • QPP Hardship Exception applications available
    • Register now for Anesthesia Quality Meeting
    • Visit ASA website for info on 2019 QPP
  • August 13 – MACRA Memo 
    • CMS releases 2020 QPP proposed rule
    • 2018 MIPS scores available; review period open
    • Visit ASA website for info on 2019 QPP
  • July 23 – MACRA Memo 
    • CMS: 98% of clinicians participated in QPP
    • Quality article in ASA Monitor
    • Visit ASA website for info on 2019 QPP
  • July 9 – MACRA Memo 
    • Final 2018 MIPS scores released
    • MIPS-eligible clinicians may request review of MIPS scores
    • CMS hosts quality reporting webinar
  • June 25 – MACRA Memo 
    • Final 2018 MIPS scores to be released
    • MIPS data validation and audit begins
    • CMS hosts quality reporting webinars
    • Quality article in ASA Monitor
  • June 11 – MACRA Memo 
    • Visit ASA website for info on 2019 QPP
    • New resources at QPP Resource Library
    • NACOR data plays key role in research
  • May 21 – MACRA Memo 
    • CMS hosts MIPS Improvement Activities webinar
    • 2019 MIPS Facility-Based Preview available
    • Requirements for 2019 MIPS reporting 
  • May 7 – MACRA Memo 
    • CMS hosts Advanced APMs webinar
    • CPOM releases patient satisfaction white paper
    • PSH online course - Dealing with Adversity by Focusing on Different Service Lines
  • April 23 – MACRA Memo 
    • CMS hosts 2019 MIPS APMs scoring webinar
    • CMS seeks applications for QR study
    • Register for 2019 NACOR Quality Reporting
  • April 9 – MACRA Memo 
    • 2018 MIPS data submitted
    • CMS hosts two webinars
    • Physician Compare preview period
  • March 26 – MACRA Memo 
    • CMS releases 2017 QPP Experience Report
    • Roadmap for APMs webinar scheduled
    • MIPS: Error in 2019 payment adjustment
  • March 12 – MACRA Memo 
    • CMS updates 2019 QR resources
    • Visit ASA website for info on 2019 QPP
    • MACRA Modules now online
  • February 26 – MACRA Memo 
    • CMS hosts webinars on 2019 QCDR measure development
    • MIPS payment adjustment FAQs
    • Take advantage of AQI's Virtual Office Hours
  • February 12 – MACRA Memo 
    • Check preliminary 2019 MIPS eligibility
    • MACRA video modules online
    • CMS hosts APM webinar
  • January 29 – MACRA Memo 
    • New HARP system for QPP data submission
    • Missed Practice Management? Don't miss the content
    • CMS hosts MIPS data submission office hours
  • January 15 – MACRA Memo

 

2018

2017