The QPP Quest:
SPECIAL EDITION
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Volume 1 Edition 2 | February 2018
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Welcome to the QPP Quest!
Your knowledge hub during the
Quality Payment Program (QPP) journey.
The QPP Quest, brought to you by
Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG),
provides what you need to know now to prepare
and successfully participate in the QPP.
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In this special edition, we will highlight time-sensitive updates and
important upcoming events.
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This list focuses on reporting via the qpp.cms.gov data submission feature, not on group reporting on via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Web Interface and not on individual reporting on Quality measures via claims submission data.
For more information about your data submission, watch the video below:
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2017 MIPS Claims Submission Performance Scores Now Available!
MIPS clinicians who submitted 2017 Quality performance data via claims, can now view their scores through the
MIPS data submission system
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Claims-based quality measures are calculated automatically by CMS based on the Quality Data Codes (G-codes) submitted. Simply login at
qpp.cms.gov
and view your calculated individual measures' scores and category score for program year 2017.
Reminder:
Claims data submission is only an option for eligible clinicians participating in MIPS as an individual, not as part of a group.
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Upcoming Learning Forum Friday Events
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Friday, March 9, 2018
1 p.m. ET
22 Days 'til MIPS Data Submission! Get Ready!
Learn troubleshooting strategies for your 2017 MIPS data submission.
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Friday, April 13, 2018
1 p.m. ET
Spring Into Action Using Your First Quarter Data
Focus on choosing the best measures and define problem areas that may need improvement.
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Here's What Your Peers are Saying About Learning Forum Fridays:
—Fab webinar! Really well done!
—Always very informative and helps me understand what I need to do to meet our goals.
—Keep up the good work!
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Upcoming Webinars
for Small Practices
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Tuesday, February 20, 2018
7 p.m. ET
Imp
lications of the Final Rule for Small Gr
oup Practices
Identify key changes in Year 2 of the MIPS Program and practical tips on how small group practices can successfully prepare.
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Thursday, February 22, 2018
11 a.m. ET
Implications of the Final Rule for Small Group Practices
Identify key changes in Year 2 of the MIPS Program and practical tips on how small group practices can successfully prepare.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS) Webinars
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Don't Miss These CMS Webinar Opportunities!
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Wednesday, February 21, 2018
2:00–3:30 p.m. CT
MACRA Patient Relationship Categories and Codes
Receive guidance for clinicians and other stakeholders in classifying patient relationships, for which CMS has implemented an initial
voluntary reporting period
beginning January 1, 2018.
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Thursday, March 8, 2018
12:30 p.m. CT
QPP: Data Submission 2
Hear an overview on MIPS submission.
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Register for the Upcoming 2017 MIPS Submission Question and Answer Session
To help individual eligible clinicians and groups prepare for submission, CMS will be hosting three “Office Hours” sessions over the next several weeks. CMS subject matter experts will answer commonly asked questions about the submission feature on
qpp.cms.gov
, as well as answer attendees’ questions live. Registrants will also have the opportunity to email their questions prior to the sessions. Click below to register.
Quality Payment Program Data Submission Office Hours: MIPS Quality Data Submission
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Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Updates
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MLN Connects Webinar
Comparative Billing Report on Opioid Prescribers
Wednesday, February 21
3:00–4:30 p.m. ET
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MLN Connects Webinar
What's New with
Physician Compare?
Wednesday, February 21
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET
Thursday, February 22
3:30–5:00 p.m. ET
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For a full list of MLN Connects updates, click
here
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Subscribe to Get the Information You Need
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Join HSAG's QPP Community Mailing List
Stay informed about all QPP updates, webinars and best practices by joining the
HSAG QPP Community Mailing List! Invite your colleagues and other medical staff to join, as well! To join, email
HSAGQPPSupport@hsag.com
. In the subject line, enter “Join the HSAG QPP Community Mailing List.” Please include your organization name, your first and last name, email address, city, and state in your email.
It’s important to be aware of all quality improvement and QPP reporting resources as
we navigate this new healthcare system driven by high-quality care at a low cost!
HSAG is pleased to support you in your QPP journey!
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CMS QPP Listserv
Don’t forget to sign up for the QPP listserv available on the
CMS.gov QPP website
. Once you have accessed the QPP page, scroll to
[Subscribe to Updates]
at the bottom of the page and insert your email address before clicking
[Subscribe]
. The QPP listserv is a valuable resource to stay informed of webinars and important QPP deadlines, especially now that the submission period has opened.
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