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PROPOSED 2018 MIPS and APM changes

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On June 20, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the PROPOSED RULE for the 2018 Quality Payment Program, which includes the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative payment models (APMs) participation options and requirements. The Medicare Access and CHIP Re-authorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) requires that the Quality Payment Program is reevaluated and updated annually. The proposed rule aims to simplify reporting requirements and offer support for doctors and clinicians…
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New Attestation Resources for the 2016 Medicare EHR Incentive Program

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The Medicare EHR Incentive Programs attestation system will be open from January 3 – February 28, 2017. Providers must attest no later than February 28th, 2017 for the 2016 program year to avoid a 2018 payment adjustment. For 2016 Medicare Meaningful Use attestation the reporting period for all participants, returning and new, is any 90-day period in 2016. NEW Attestation Resources: CMS Attestation Worksheets – Providers can log their MU measures for each objective in…
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Register TODAY for A Webinar on 24/7 Nursing Services for Clinics to Outsource Chronic Care Management

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Learn more about potential changes to Chronic Care Management that could increase your revenues and position your clinic to meet portions of the new CMS requirements more effectively and easier than ever before! “Explore CareSync resources now available to help your practice meet the clinical and documentation requirements for the Medicare’s Chronic Care Management.” Benefits to your practice (typically for Family or Internal Medicine clinics with a high Medicare patient volume): Additional revenues (depending on…
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First-time Medicare Meaningful Use Attestation Deadline is October 1

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Attestation Deadlines for 2016 MEDICARE Meaningful Use Are you a NEW, first-year meaningful use provider for 2016? Do you want to AVOID the payment adjustments for BOTH 2017 AND 2018? If both answers are YES, then you must successfully attest for 2016 meaningful use by October 1st, 2016. The EHR reporting period for 2016 first-time participants is any continuous 90-day period. What happens if I miss the October 1 deadline? You MUST successfully attest for 2016 meaningful use by…
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ICD-10 grace period ending October 1, 2016

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October 1, 2016 will mark the end of a one year ‘grace period’ that allowed the use of unspecified ICD-10 codes. The grace period was created to help ease the ICD-10 transition. With the end of the grace period, this could mean a possible increase in claims rejections and lower reimbursement. Take steps now to make sure you are coding correctly! MediSYS EHR offers excellent tools to drill-down quickly to the most specific ICD-10 code, called…
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ImmPRINT and MediSYS EHR

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Important News for Pediatric Practices  Pediatric Practices with BCBS of Alabama patients are encouraged to submit all immunization data into ImmPRINT. For MediSYS EHR clients, when you order an immunization within the EHR, this information will automatically be sent to ImmPRINT if you are using the ADPH interface. This will ensure that your overall performance is accurate for immunization measures in the Physician Performance Assessment (PPA) Tool. For further questions, please contact your Provider Networks…
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MediSYS is a PQRS/CQM Data Submission Vendor (DSV): FREE service offered to MediSYS EHR clients!

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MediSYS is a PQRS/CQM Data Submission Vendor (DSV): FREE service offered to MediSYS EHR clients! As a Data Submission Vendor (DSV), MediSYS will gather clinical quality data from our 2014 Certified MediSYS EHR and submit this information on the provider’s behalf to CMS for the program year specified. While others vendors are charging extra fees for this service, MediSYS offers this service FREE to all MediSYS EHR clients participating in PQRS and also submitting CQMs…
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MediSYS is now a Member of MGMA of Mississippi

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MediSYS is pleased to announce its membership with the Mississippi chapter of MGMA, Medical Group Management Association. This partnership will help foster a growing relationship with the healthcare community in Mississippi and help us better serve our clients in Mississippi. MediSYS knows what it takes to be a successful practice in today’s healthcare market and our dedication to medical clinics spans over 30 years.  MediSYS is client-focused, providing superior services and support including client-specific on-site…
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New MediSYS’ EHR Interfaces with St. Vincent’s and Brookwood Hospitals Streamline Lab/Radiology Results Delivery

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Montgomery, AL – MedConnect, Inc. continues to integrate its newest results interface with leading Alabama healthcare institutions. The interface into MediSYS’ EHR, MedConnect v2.3 has now been adopted by two hospital systems in Birmingham, Alabama: St. Vincent’s Hospital and Brookwood Hospital. Providing transmission of laboratory, radiology and other transcribed documents in real time, the interface to MediSYS’ electronic health record (EHR) product suite streamlines processes. Healthcare workers can now eliminate manual paperwork while achieving faster…
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Medicare EHR Attestation Deadline Extended until March 20

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  CMS has extended the EHR Attestation Deadline until 11:59 pm ET on March 20, 2015 for EPs attesting to meaningful use for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program 2014 reporting year. This deadline extension is to allow EPs more time to submit meaningful use data. CMS, as well as MediSYS, urges you to begin your 2014 Medicare meaningful use reporting period attestation as soon as possible. Please Note: This deadline extension only affects the Medicare…
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2014 Is Big, Let MediSYS Guide You Through

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2014 is a BIG Year, Let MediSYS Guide You Through The year 2014 comes with high stakes and BIG changes for healthcare providers.  The list of penalties and new requirements is bigger than ever, and without guidance from your EHR vendor, your clinic could wind up in the dark.  Not only is 2014 the last year for Medicare providers to begin participation in Meaningful Use to potentially earn an incentive and avoid the penalty. Being…
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Countdown to PQRS Penalty Deadline (December 31, 2013)

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Until the PQRS Penalty Deadline (December 31, 2013)   To avoid the 1.5% PQRS Penalty (which will be levied in 2015), all Medicare providers (regardless of participation in other CMS incentive programs or even if you do not have an EHR) must satisfy one of the follow criteria before December 31st, 2013. Successfully report for the 2013 PQRS Incentive criteria (OR) Submit at least 1 valid PQRS measure via claims, participating registry, or participating/qualified Electronic…
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