MACRA eLearning Series Part: 5

Topic – MIPS Performance Category: COST
Schedule: April 27, 2017, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST

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Session Overview

In Part 5 of this e-learning series, we will cover Cost which is one of the four Performance Categories under MIPS (Merit based Incentive Payment System). Cost replaces Value-based modifiers and measures eligible clinicians on the cost of patient care. Cost will not be scored in 2017, but CMS will still provide the feedback in the Quality and Resource Use Report (QRUR). We will also cover how to obtain your QRUR reports and understanding your QRUR reports.

In this session, we will cover:

1. Overview of Cost Performance Category
2. What is a Cost Measure?
3. Why is Cost Measures Important?
4. Types of Episode Groups
5. Scoring Mechanism for Cost
6. Understanding your QRUR
7. How to maximize your Cost score for MIPS