Tag: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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MIPS for all practice sizes: ACG advocating on behalf small and large GI practices
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / MIPS for all practice sizes: ACG advocating on behalf small and large GI practicesMIPS and Larger Group Practices: Are larger groups unfairly treated in MIPS Quality Category? What is ACG doing for you?…
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CMS Actuary Office releases projections on U.S. healthcare spending
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / CMS Actuary Office releases projections on U.S. healthcare spendingOn Wednesday, the CMS Actuary Office stated that U.S. health care spending is projected to grow from 4% in 2016…
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ACG Guidance: Practical Tips for Reporting MIPS Data
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / ACG Guidance: Practical Tips for Reporting MIPS DataAs ACG has previously reported, CMS has opened the “Quality Payment Program” website to submit your 2017 MIPS reporting data. …
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CMS Announces New Medicare Episode Payment Bundle- Here’s what you need to know
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / CMS Announces New Medicare Episode Payment Bundle- Here’s what you need to knowThis week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new voluntary episode payment model, the “Bundled Payments…
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2017 Public Policy and Practice Management Year in Review: what did ACG do for you?
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / 2017 Public Policy and Practice Management Year in Review: what did ACG do for you?2017 Public Policy and Practice Management Year in Review: What did ACG do for you? Another look at…
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MACRA exemptions for ACG members affected by recent hurricanes and wildfires
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / MACRA exemptions for ACG members affected by recent hurricanes and wildfiresThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released regulatory guidance for clinicians participating in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)…
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Tri-Society Alert: 2018 Medicare Payment Rules Released
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Tri-Society Alert: 2018 Medicare Payment Rules ReleasedCMS has released two calendar year (CY) 2018 rules that finalize policy and payment changes for the Medicare Physician Fee…
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Medicare Seeks Your Feedback on MIPS Colonoscopy Episode
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / Medicare Seeks Your Feedback on MIPS Colonoscopy EpisodeAs ACG and the GI societies notified you earlier this month, CMS recently announced that it will begin a trial…
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CMS granting regulatory waiver for ASC and HOPD facilities hit by hurricanes
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / CMS granting regulatory waiver for ASC and HOPD facilities hit by hurricanesDue to the devastating impact of Hurricane Irma, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the agency…
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GI Societies Comment on the 2018 Payment Rules
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Expert Insights / GI Societies Comment on the 2018 Payment RulesOn September 11, ACG, AGA and ASGE responded to major provisions proposed in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…