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Mastering MIPS Performance for 2024
Explore the latest CMS MIPS performance strategies to be successful in 2024! Dive into expert strategies for optimizing Quality, Promoting Interoperability, Improvement Activities, and Cost
Navigating MIPS Promoting Interoperability in 2024: What You Need to Know
Understanding MIPS in 2024 comes with many changes. A significant update to the Promoting Interoperability measure is the enforcement of a 180-day reporting period. Chirpy Bird can help you through all the updates and new initiatives for the year.
Navigating the Updated 2024 SAFER Guide Requirements for MIPS Reporting
The Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience (SAFER) Guides is essential for successful reporting and compliance. In the past, simply responding “No” to certain attestations could fulfill the SAFER Guides Measure. To learn what’s new for 2024, read on and Chirpy Bird has everything you’ll need to know.
CMS MIPS Promoting Interoperability 6-Month Reporting Period
Needing the right team to get your business Promoting Interoperability and MIPS in 2024? Chirpy Bird and this week’s blog has all the tools to help you get on the right path for the next 6 months reporting period.
Navigating the Final Stretch: Secure Over 75 MIPS Points and Optimize Your 2023 Incentives
The end of the year is almost here and we want you to be prepared! In this blog we have mapped out your guide to earning at least 75 points so you are on the receiving end of some MIPS incentives rather than facing penalties if this score is not met.
MIPS Quality Performance: A Year-End Priority
As the end of the year approaches, now is the time to ensure your MIPS quality performance is in tip top shape. Read this week’s blog post to find out how Chirpy Bird can help you utilize the best practices for your business.
Avoid Missing Out on 25 Crucial MIPS Points: Your Guide to the PI SRA
Don’t overlook your Security Risk Assessment (SRA) just because no point value is assigned to it. Find out why you need a SRA and how you can ensure you maintain it.
Why Small Practices Should NOT Skip Promoting Interoperability
While it might seem advantageous for small practices to avoid certain categories due to the MIPS automatic reweighting, doing so could be a missed opportunity. Here, we break down why.
2022 MIPS Scores Are Out: What They Mean for Revenue and Reputation
CMS has released the final MIPS scores for the previous evaluation cycle, a significant development that could potentially influence the financial trajectory and public perception of your practice.
Don't Go It Alone: Avoid Common MIPS Pitfalls with Expert Help
For the healthcare professionals who know the inner workings of MIPS (Merit-Based Incentive Payment System), you're no stranger to the rigors and complexities of the system.
Audit Preparedness in MIPS: How Chirpy Bird Can Help
In this latest blog post from Chirpy Bird, find out everything you need to know about MIPS audits - your likelihood of being chosen, what documentation you need, how to stay organized, and how we can help you with all of the above! Create peace of mind knowing Chirpy Bird is taking care of you and your practice.
2024 Proposed Program Changes & What They Could Mean for You
We have HOT news right off the press! Read on for all you need to know about the MIPS 2024 proposed rule changes and what they mean for your practice. And as always, Chirpy Bird is here to help you navigate and succeed within these parameters.
Understanding Improvement Activities for MIPS in 2023
In this blog we shed some light on Improvement Activities in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program. Learn what these IA are, how many are required for you and your practice, and how they are scored.
CMS 2022 MIPS Preview Scores: How to Ensure Accuracy and What to Do If Discrepancies Arise
The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores for 2022 are now available for review! Here you will learn why you need to check these scores from your QPP portal, how to ensure there are no discrepancies and how we can help you if any do exist.
Promoting Interoperability The 2023 Health Information Exchange (HIE) Bi-Directional Exchange Measure: Breaking Down the Essentials
Let’s learn about the Health Information Exchange Bi-Directional Exchange measure that is essential for Promoting Interoperability in 2023. Here we discuss the scoring details for this measure as well as three ways to accomplish the needed points. With the pros and cons of each, you will be prepared to make the right move for you and your practice or clinic.
2023 MIPS SAFER Guide Requirements: A Deep Dive into this Promoting Interoperability Requirement that you need to complete outside of the EHR
In this blog post we strive to demystify some of the MIPS and corresponding SAFER guidelines that you need to know. This guide will reveal the requirements you are responsible for while participating in the Promoting Interoperability category. Read on to ensure you and your practice deliver safe and compliant care.
Mastering MIPS Quality Measures: The Intricacies of Point Potential, Performance Management, and Data Completeness
Navigating the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2023 doesn't have to be complex. Especially tailored for physical, occupational, and speech therapists, our latest blog post provides a detailed guide that simplifies each MIPS category, offering specific measure examples and actionable tips. Learn how to maximize your performance, incentives, and understand how we at Chirpy Bird can help optimize your MIPS journey.
Optimizing MIPS in 2023: A Guide for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists
Navigating the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2023 doesn't have to be complex. Especially tailored for physical, occupational, and speech therapists, our latest blog post provides a detailed guide that simplifies each MIPS category, offering specific measure examples and actionable tips. Learn how to maximize your performance, incentives, and understand how we at Chirpy Bird can help optimize your MIPS journey.
Challenges to Earning a MIPS Incentive in 2022
Earning a MIPS incentive for the 2022 performance year is not child’s play. With the point constraints of Quality, re-weighting if PI for many practices, and having other duties overcoming a minimum score of 75 requires real finesse and knowledge. Here’s what you need to know to hack into incentive territory.
MIPS 2022: Promoting Interoperability
Mastering and understanding the changes of the CMS MIPS Promoting Interoperability (PI) category should be a key part of your 2022 strategy. Here’s what you need to know!