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April Reinert April Reinert

Security Risk Assessment (SRA) for MIPS and HIPAA Compliance

Don’t lose your PI points in an audit or risk HHS non-compliance! The PI category has some prerequisites to earn any objective and measure points. This week we examine the SRA and offer you an option for some savings. Chirpy Bird can help you through this process.


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April Reinert April Reinert

2025 Key MIPS Program Updates

CMS's 2025 Final Rule introduces critical updates to MIPS, emphasizing streamlined quality reporting and a continued shift to value-based care. Key changes include a new data completeness threshold, expanded measure inventory, and new episode-based cost measures for a more precise assessment of care quality.


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April Reinert April Reinert

CMS Final Rule for 2025: Key Updates for ACO Quality Reporting

The CMS 2025 Final Rule introduces major updates for ACOs, including the shift to digital quality measures (dQMs) and the phase-out of the CMS Web Interface after 2024. With incentives for eCQMs/MIPS CQMs and alignment to the Universal Foundation of quality measures, ACOs will benefit from streamlined, digital reporting focused on value-based care.


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April Reinert April Reinert

MIPS Challenges for Small Practices

Discover how to navigate MIPS requirements and avoid penalties for your practice. Let Chirpy Bird help you thrive under MIPS even if you are a practice of just 1 or a few docs!


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April Reinert April Reinert

 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

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April Reinert April Reinert

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.

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Shannon Baughman Shannon Baughman

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.

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April Reinert April Reinert

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.

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