Pranjali Joshi: Nine things healthcare executives should know about MACRA

1. Participants can choose one of two program tracks: the Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APM) or Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).
2. MIPS combines three established payment programs.
3. The APMs track provides additional incentives to participation.
4. MACRA affects all providers beginning in 2017, including those with small and solo practices.
5. CMS has made 2017 a transition year.
6. CMS has adjusted the weighting for the performance-based scoring categories for 2017.
7. Providers need to take steps to avoid negative payment adjustments.
8. Providers have good incentives to start preparing right away.
9. Technology plays a key role.

Source: "Nine things healthcare executives should know about MACRA," Managed Healthcare Executive, January 6, 2017
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