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April Reinert April Reinert

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.

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Jennifer Wallace Jennifer Wallace

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.

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Jennifer Wallace Jennifer Wallace

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.

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Shannon Baughman Shannon Baughman

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.

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April Reinert April Reinert

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.

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Shannon Scott Shannon Scott

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.

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Alexandra Gonsor Alexandra Gonsor

MIPS Quality Score Hacks

As always, Quality reigns supreme! Check out our tips for maximizing your practice’s MIPS Quality category score this year.

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Alexandra Gonsor Alexandra Gonsor

MIPS in March

March is a great time to make sure your practice is on track for a great reporting year!

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Alexandra Gonsor Alexandra Gonsor

MIPS Sub-group Option

MIPS sub-groups are a great option for practice with 2 or more specialties. Read more about when to register and how it works!

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Jennifer Wallace Jennifer Wallace

MIPS Value Pathways AKA MVPs

Looking to ease the work it take to participates in MIPS? A MIPS value pathway may be an alternative to your usual efforts. Here we explore what a MVP is, how to participate, and why it may help make life at the practice easier.

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Jennifer Wallace Jennifer Wallace

2023 MIPS Quality Strategy

It’s time to select your quality measures for the 2023 performance year. We’ve got some tips for choosing the best ones to maximize your practice’s MIPS score.

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Jennifer Wallace Jennifer Wallace

MIPS 2023: Just the Facts

As in previous years, CMS has made changes to the Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for 2023. These are the facts you need about what is required for each category.

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Alexandra Gonsor Alexandra Gonsor

2022 MIPS Attestation

Keep track of these important end-of-year 2021 dates and upcoming 2022 deadlines for the CMS MIPS program

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Alexandra Gonsor Alexandra Gonsor

Is your practice “MIPS Audit-Proof?”

Will your practice pass a MIPS audit? The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, better known as MIPS, has random and mandatory audits. Find out the steps you can take to help make sure that you or your practice is “Audit-Proof.”

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