CMS Will Answer Questions about MIPS Submission Feature During Three “Office Hours” Sessions
Deadlines are fast approaching to submit data for the 2017 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance period. The 2017 submission period runs through March 31, 2018 with two exceptions:
1. Groups using the CMS Web Interface have until March 16, 2018 at 8pm ET to submit data.
2. Individual Eligible Clinicians submitting quality data via claims, must submit claims by March 1, 2018.
To help individual eligible clinicians and groups prepare for submission, CMS will be hosting three “Office Hours” sessions over the next several weeks. CMS subject matter experts will answer commonly asked questions about the submission feature on qpp.cms.gov, as well as answer attendees’ questions live. Registrants will also have the opportunity to email their questions prior to the sessions.
Review the Office Hour topics and register below. Please note that Qualified Registries, Qualified Clinical Data Registries and Web Interface Reporters should utilize their support calls for data submission support.
Date: February 14, 3:30-4:30pm ET
Title: Quality Payment Program Data Submission Office Hours: Individual Eligible Clinician and Group Submission
Register: https://meetingconnect.webex.com/meetingconnect/onstage/g.php?MTID=e403e3464cec883a31314bc1f45f11d0e
Date: February 28, 3-4pm ET
Title: Quality Payment Program Data Submission Office Hours: MIPS Quality Data Submission
Register: https://meetingconnect.webex.com/meetingconnect/onstage/g.php?MTID=e48f0bf615c2b96b0d46afa2990f71cf5
Date: March 14, 3-4pm ET
Title: Quality Payment Program Data Submission Office Hours: MIPS Attestation for Advancing Care Information and Improvement Activities
Register: https://meetingconnect.webex.com/meetingconnect/onstage/g.php?MTID=e91c195e7ad08aa6bf083477491616247
Please note: Space for these sessions is limited. Register now to secure your spot. The audio portion of the sessions will be broadcast through the web. You can listen to the presentation through your computer speakers.
For More Information
For step-by-step instructions on how to submit MIPS data, check out this video and fact sheet. Questions about your participation status or MIPS data submission? Contact the Quality Payment Program Service Center by:
Deadlines are fast approaching if you plan to submit data for the 2017 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance period. Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your data. Submit early and often. The two key dates are:
Now is the time to act. Here are the top 10 things you need to do and know if you are an eligible clinician. This list focuses on reporting via the qpp.cms.gov data submission feature, not on group reporting on via the CMS Web Interface and not on individual reporting on Quality measures via claims submission data.
Note: If you’re not sure if you are required to report for MIPS, enter your National Provider Identifier (NPI) in the MIPS Lookup Tool to find out whether you need to report. Additionally, if you know you are in a MIPS APM or Advanced APM, you can use the APM Lookup Tool.
If you are in an ACO or other APM, make sure you are working with your ACO or APM to make sure they have any patient information they need to report. Remember you need to report on Advancing Care Information measures on your own.
Questions about your participation status or MIPS data submission? Contact the Quality Payment Program Service Center by:
Southern Tier Lyme Support, Inc and Binghamton University are offering 5.5 CME credits through Upstate Medical to physicians (MD and DO) at this years Southern Tier Lyme Conference.
Registration for the May 5th conference at Binghamton University will open for medical professionals starting 2/15/2018 at www.southerntierlymesupport.org. The cost of the conference is $75 for physicians and $5 for all other medical professionals and the public.
Thursday March 29, 2018 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency 125 E. Main St. Rochester, NY 14604
For more information and to register: www.starrochester.com
Agenda highights advances in regional systems of care for stroke patients
Who Should Attend This activity is intended for primary care physicians, internists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, emergency physicians, family physicians, radiologists, cardiologists, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and EMS personnel who care for patients with cerebrovascular disorders
Objectives At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to:
Fees
$100 early registration, $150 after March 16th,
Students: $50 early registration, $75 after March 16th
MCMS President Peter Ronchetti, MD discusses how prior authorizations requests from payers are costly and delay patient care. http://on.rocne.ws/2DVct4R
Albany Report_Jan18.pdf
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE BUDGET – A look at how the governor’s proposed 2018-19 executive budget impacts the medical malpractice market.
CMS Launches New Data Submission System on QPP.CMS.GOV for Clinicians in the Quality Payment Program
On Tuesday, January 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a new data submission system for clinicians participating in the Quality Payment Program. Clinicians can now submit all of their 2017 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) data through one platform on the qpp.cms.gov website. Data can be submitted and updated any time from January 2, 2018 to March 31, 2018, with the exception of CMS Web Interface users who will have a different timeframe to report quality data from January 22, 2018 to March 16, 2018. Clinicians are encouraged to log-in early to familiarize themselves with the system.
How to Login to the Quality Payment Program Data Submission System
To login and submit data, clinicians will use their Enterprise Identity Management (EIDM) credentials.
Real-Time Scoring
As data is entered, clinicians will see real-time initial scoring within the MIPS performance categories. Data is automatically saved and clinician records are updated in real time. This means a clinician can begin a submission, leave without completing it, and then finish it at a later time without losing the information.
Payment Adjustment Calculations
Payment adjustments will be calculated based on the last submission or submission update that occurs before the submission period closes on March 31, 2018.
Determining Eligibility
There are two eligibility look-up tools available to confirm a clinician s status in the Quality Payment Program. Clinicians who may be included in MIPS should check their National Provider Identifier (NPI) in the MIPS Participation Status Tool, which will be updated with the most recent eligibility data, to confirm whether they are required to submit data under MIPS for 2017. For clinicians who know they are in an MIPS APM or Advanced APM, CMS is working to improve the Qualifying APM Participant (QP) Look-up Tool to include eligibility information for Advanced APM and MIPS APM participants. We anticipate sharing this updated tool in January 2018.
To learn more about the Quality Payment Program data submission system, please review this fact sheet or view any of the following training videos:
Visit qpp.cms.gov to explore measures and activities and to review guidance on MIPS, APMs, what to report, and more.
Go to the Quality Payment Program Resource Library on CMS.gov to review Quality Payment Program resources.
Questions?
Contact the Quality Payment Program at QPP@cms.hhs.gov or 1-866-288-8292 (TTY: 1-877-715-6222).
01/17/2018 - Initial Summary of Proposed 2018-19 State Budget
QPP Reporting for Performance Year 2017 – An Introduction
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) allows clinicians to choose and report on measures/activities from three performance categories: Improvement Activities, Quality, and Advancing Care Information. This webinar will provide attendees with information on the QPP.gov reporting website and how to report collected data for the 2017 Performance Year.
Register here
Reporting Quality Data Tuesday, January 30, 2018 | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) allows clinicians to choose and report on measures/activities from three performance categories: Improvement Activities, Quality, and Advancing Care Information. This webinar will provide attendees with information on the QPP.gov reporting website and how to report collected data for the Quality performance category.
The Medical Society of the State of New York is pleased to announce its January free Continuing Medical Education (CME) webinars. Participation in the webinars will earn physicians one CME credit free of charge. The January schedule is as follows:
January 17th at 7:30am - Medical Matters: Mental Health and Disasters OverviewRegister for this webinar here. Faculty: Craig Katz, MD Educational Objectives:
January 22nd at 7:30am - Current Concepts in Concussion for Pediatric and Adult PatientsRegister for this webinar here.Faculty: Deborah Light, MD Educational Objectives:
January 30th at 7:30am - Veterans Matters: PTSD & TBI in VeteransRegister for this webinar here.Faculty: Emerald Lin, MD
Educational Objectives:
To view all of MSSNY’s scheduled programs, click here and select “Upcoming”.
The Medical Society of the State of New York is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Medical Society of the State of New York designates each of these live activities for a maximum of 1.0 AMA/PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Additional information or assistance with registration may be obtained by contacting Melissa Hoffman at mhoffman@mssny.org.