CMS released the MACRA/Quality Payment Program Final Rule on October 20, 2016. An executive summary of the Rule can be found at https://qpp.cms.gov/docs/QPP_Executive_Summary_of_Final_Rule.pdf. APA staff will be scouring the Final Rule over the coming days. They welcome your thoughts/insights.
APA is developing a web-based toolkit, webinar series and other resources to help psychiatrists understand the new MACRA Quality Payment programs (MIPS & APMs). Downloadable APA MACRA toolkit will include:
- MACRA 101 Primer
- Decision Tree to Help Psychiatrists Choose Their Payment Pathway
- Checklist & Timelines to Get Ready for MIPS
- Detailed Information on MIPS Reporting Categories
- Advancing Care Information (ACI – EHR Use)
- Quality
- Clinical Practice Improvement Activities (CPIAs)
- Resource Use
- FAQs
- Special Considerations & Assistance for Multi-Site Practitioners and Small and Solo Practices
- Additional APA and Other Resources to Help You Prepare
APA Payment Reform Webinar Series (tentative dates)
- Quality 101 Reporting – Pre-recorded / available late October 2016
- November 16, 2016 – Final Rule Overview
- November 30, 2016 – MIPS Quality Category
- December 7, 2016 – MIPS ACI Category
- December 14, 2016 MIPS CPIA Category
- January 18, 2017 APMs
In order to gain access to these resources, you have to be a member of the APA/MAPP. Please visit our membership page.