https://qpp.cms.gov/about/qpp-overview
https://qpp.cms.gov/mips/reporting-options-overview
https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/medicare-medicaid/medicare-basics-series-merit-based-incentive-payment-system#:~:text=Using%20data%20from%20the%20four,years%20after%20the%20performance%20period.
https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/2023-11/IB%20Disincentives%20for%20Providers%20Info%20Session20231115_508.pdf
https://www.aha.org/lettercomment/2024-01-02-aha-comments-21st-century-cures-act-establishment-disincentives-health-care-providers-have-committed
Instructions for Participation:
Select at least one question to address in your initial post.
Include both your analysis and real-world examples or data to support your arguments.
Please note that these resources are provided as a starting point. Students are encouraged to conduct further research to deepen their understanding and contribute diverse perspectives to the discussion.
Questions for Discussion:
MIPS Effectiveness: How has MIPS under the QPP affected healthcare provider reimbursement practices, care quality, and cost efficiency?
21st Century Cures Act and Interoperability:Discuss how the 21st Century Cures Act’s focus on interoperability and transparency has influenced healthcare IT systems and data management practices.
Economic Incentives: How do the economic incentives under MIPS and the mandates of the 21st Century Cures Act collectively promote advancements in healthcare quality and technology adoption?
Integrated Impact: Analyze the combined effects of the MIPS and the 21st Century Cures Act on healthcare finance and reimbursement strategies. What future developments can be anticipated from these policies?
