In our last edition, we discussed some ways of altering practice models or properly documenting patient care so that we stay within the current MIPS guidelines while continuing to provide the highest quality care. In this edition, we will discuss some of the MIPS guidelines as they pertain to Radiographic studies that are commonly ordered in ER/Urgent Care settings. As always, appropriate documentation as to why, or why not, a test was ordered is crucial not only for MIPS, but from a legal standpoint as well. So, let’s get into it!
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Revolution in Healthcare
As we all know, we are in the middle of a Revolution of sorts in Health Care. The practice of medicine is becoming less about the art of medicine and more about the business of medicine. Patient Satisfaction is a major concern, and satisfaction ratings along with Quality measures, such as MIPS, are going to play a large role in how we are reimbursed by insurance payors. And when you look at the MIPS guidelines, one of the first questions that comes to mind is ‘How do I satisfy these requirements while keeping my patients happy’? Well, we are going to go over a few of the common MIPS standards here and how you can meet those standards while providing the care that patients want or expect.
