By Sarah Reiter and Dr. Scott Rice, MD, PHD, MBA, MS
Sarah Reiter
As much as the right CCM Program will increase practice revenue and MIPS scores, working with the right MIPS reporting partner is also an essential element in maximizing reimbursement for the work that you perform every day. Starting with the 2022 reporting period, 1 out of every 2 clinicians will be penalized up to 9% based on performance in the MIPS program. With what’s at stake and given the program is even more complex, you need a comprehensive solution to maximize MIPS points. This year you must earn at least 75 out of the possible 100 MIPS points to avoid penalty so it’s imperative to have a strategic plan to understand the impact the reporting methodology has and to choose the best methodology and reporting partner.
A superior reporting methodology, known as Certified EHR Technology (CEHRT), has emerged and should be strongly considered for use by all practices participating in the MIPS program. Reporting through CEHRT dramatically improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the reporting process especially when done using ONC certified software. A CEHRT utilizes eCQMs (electronic Clinical Quality Measures), which are better at optimizing the MIPS points to be earned.
Scott Rice, MD, PHD, MBA, MS
Unless you select a reporting partner that will help you earn the most points by leveraging technology to facilitate the ease, accuracy, and completeness of tracking and reporting to maximize your score, you risk leaving points on the table and significantly sub-optimizing your MIPS score. Reporting via a CEHRT, like Health eFilings, is the best approach because it optimizes the points that could be earned and therefore, maximizes Medicare reimbursements.
Health eFilings, a CEHRT, is the best choice for a reporting partner. Our cloud-based ONC certified software automates the process and does all the work without IT resources, administrative support or workflow changes. Health eFilings service is an end-to-end electronic solution that will save significant time, be a turnkey submission process and maximize the financial upside for providers.
Sarah Reiter is SVP Strategic Partnerships, Health eFilings, and Dr. Scott Rice is Chief Medical Officer, Your Doctor In Touch.
For more information, please contact Richard Grosso at richard.g@ynit.us or call (561) 935-9000.
