MIPS 2019 – Summary of the Biggest Changes to the 2019 Final Rule (vs. 2018)
By: Cal LaGroue
MIPS 2019 is here. It may seem too soon, as some clinicians are still finishing their reporting for the MIPS 2018 performance year. However, the time has come. The Quality performance category requires clinicians to report a full year’s worth of data. So, the sooner providers start, the better.
To help you get going quickly, we’ve summarized the biggest changes to the MIPS 2019 Final Rule, as compared to 2018.
As this is the third year of MIPS, the requirements have increased, along with the potential penalties. The CMS is raising the stakes, so to speak. However, clinicians can still avoid negative payment adjustments without too heavy a burden. While the demands have technically doubled for 2019, providers still only need to score 30 out of 100 possible points to escape penalty. That’s certainly doable.
Medical Billing Rates – What Prices to Expect for Specific Billing Services
By: Robbin Grayson
The most common question medical billing companies hear is:
“What are your prices?”
It’s a perfectly reasonable question. Price is a major factor in any business decision. Plus, medical billing company prices aren’t exactly readily available. And when rates are listed, the’re often vague or misleading.
In this article, we’ll attempt to clear up some of the confusion surrounding medical billing service rates. We’ll also give you an idea of what specific services to expect for a given price, along with the factors that go into determining that price.
MIPS Participation Guide for 2018
By: Cal LaGroue
The purpose of this post is to walk you everything you need to know in order to successfully participate in MIPS for the 2018 performance year. Whether you’re relatively fluent in MIPS or a complete beginner, we hope you’ll leave with a general understanding of the MIPS system and what’s required of you.
If you’re completely new to MIPS, check out the following links before reading the remainder of this article.
- Our MIPS Page: Contains a general explanation of MIPS, along with information about who must participate in 2018, the evaluation criteria (Performance Categories), and Reporting Options for providers
- MIPS 2018 Overview and Assistance: A blog post containing information about MIPS 2018 eligibility, exemptions, and logistics
Effective OBGYN Billing – The Key Revenue Cycle Factors
By: Gilbert Johnston
For OBGYN’s, the medical billing process has never been simple. A uniquely consistent and lengthy treatment cycle has led to a billing system where numerous patient visits are interlinked and treated like a single insurance claim. Recent changes to American Healthcare have only further complicated matters, as patients now cover a greater percentage of costs.
