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Healthmonix’s MIPSpro and APP Impact achieve 2025 CMS Qualified Registry approval

Posted by Lauren Patrick on January 6, 2025

Malvern, Pa. (Jan. 6, 2025) — Healthmonix proudly announces that MIPSpro and APP Impact have been approved by CMS as a Qualified Registry for the 2025 performance year under the Quality Payment Program (QPP). This designation underscores Healthmonix’s role as a trusted partner for healthcare providers and organizations, enabling seamless participation in Traditional MIPS, MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs), Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) ACOs, and other Alternative Payment Pathways (APPs). 

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Topics: MIPS Reporting

Transforming primary care: Inside the Making Care Primary (MCP) model

Posted by Lauren Patrick on December 19, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) have introduced the Making Care Primary (MCP) model, a new initiative aimed at transforming primary care delivery through value-based care.  

 The MCP model, announced June 8, 2023, is a 10.5-year multi-payer partnership launched July 1, 2024. This voluntary model aims to improve care management and care coordination while addressing patients' health-related social needs. 

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Topics: Health IT

Elevating data security with HITRUST certification, HIPAA compliance, and employee awareness

Posted by Eduardo Chavero on November 19, 2024

In today’s digital healthcare world, data security isn’t optional; it’s essential. At Healthmonix, we’ve built a secure SAS application backed by HITRUST certification, HIPAA compliance, adherence to NIST standards, and a culture of security awareness that reaches all employees. 

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Topics: Health IT

Why should I report a QCDR measure?

Posted by Tara Kalra on November 13, 2024

Why should I report a QCDR? This question arises for many providers who want to report MIPS measures but cant find ones that represent their patient population.This challenge is most prevalent for specialists, leading to the creation of Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) measures. 

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Topics: Health IT

2025 PFS Final Rule initial takeaways

Posted by Stephen Miller on November 8, 2024

While many people on the East Coast were shifting into weekend mode Friday evening, CMS released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule.  

How will the 2025 PFS Final Rule affect our customers at Healthmonix? These are our initial impressions.  

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Topics: Health IT

Attending NAACOS: Insights and innovations shaping the future of ACOs

Posted by Mike Lewis on November 1, 2024

Attending the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations (NAACOS) conference is always an invigorating experience, packed with knowledge-sharing, networking, and a look into the future of ACOs. Twice a year, I’m given the opportunity to learn from leaders, experts, and passionate advocates as they discuss the latest trends, breakthroughs, and challenges in ACOs.  

Following the event, I reached out to some of our customers and partners to capture their biggest takeaways. 

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Topics: Health IT

HLTH 2024: Everything health!

Posted by Lauren Patrick on October 31, 2024

This year’s HLTH 2024 conference delivered on its promise to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. It was a chance to connect with peers, challenge the status quo, and dig into the trends that will reshape our industry. From the innovative — but so needed — concept of socially prescribed care to the potential ripple effects of the upcoming election, HLTH 2024 was a window into a rapidly changing landscape.

Here’s what stood out to me.

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Topics: Health IT

Introducing the new Healthmonix: Redefining healthcare solutions

Posted by Savannah Vasquez on May 8, 2024

We’re excited to unveil Healthmonix’s evolution through our strategic rebranding, a journey we began sharing several months ago. We’re ready to share details about what this transformation means for us and for the healthcare providers we serve. 

Our rebranding reflects our broader commitment to offering comprehensive solutions that empower providers to thrive in value-based care programs. This transformation isn’t only about enhancing patient outcomes but also increasing the efficiency of healthcare delivery. 

 

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Topics: Health IT

The end of leniency: Preparing for QPP and MIPS participation in 2024

Posted by Lauren Patrick on March 7, 2024

2024 stands as a pivotal year for healthcare providers, marking the end of leniency granted since the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency began. Participation in the Quality Payment Program (QPP) and the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is no longer optional — if providers fail to engage, they’ll face penalties.  

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2024 quality measure selection and scoring: A critical turn for MIPS participants

Posted by Lauren Patrick on February 22, 2024

For the first time since the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), all eligible clinicians must engage with the MIPS program or face a stark 9% cut in Medicare Part B claim reimbursements. With the stakes raised this year, scores have become pivotal. Additionally, the threshold for avoiding penalties has jumped in recent years, making high scores a coveted achievement. 

Within MIPS, the quality component demands each clinician or group to report on 6 quality measures. The scoring landscape, however, has shifted: 

  • Bonus points for eCQM and additional high-priority measures have been eliminated. 
  • The baseline score for measures has been reduced from 3 points to 0 for non-small practices, adding to the competitive tension. 
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Topics: Healthmonix