--- title: Blog – The Healthmonix Advisor (23) description: The Healthmonix Advisor - A Blog for healthcare professionals, health systems, and hospitals (23) --- ![logo-light](https://blog.healthmonix.com/hubfs/logo-light.png "logo-light") - [Who we help](https://healthmonix.com/who-we-help/) - [Overview](https://healthmonix.com/who-we-help/) - [ACOs](https://healthmonix.com/acos/) - [Health systems](https://healthmonix.com/health-system/) - [Healthcare technology](https://healthmonix.com/healthcare-technology/) - [Physician practices](https://healthmonix.com/physician-practice/) - [Health system VPs](https://healthmonix.com/health-system-vice-presidents/) - [Chief financial officers](https://healthmonix.com/chief-financial-officers/) - [Chief medical officers](https://healthmonix.com/chief-medical-officers/) - [Chief quality officers](https://healthmonix.com/chief-quality-officers/) - [ACO executive directors](https://healthmonix.com/aco-executive-directors/) - [Solutions](https://healthmonix.com/prism/) - [MIPSpro](https://healthmonix.com/product/mips-pro/) - [Cost](https://healthmonix.com/product/cost/) - [ACO Impact](https://healthmonix.com/product/aco-impact/) - [Analytics](https://healthmonix.com/product/analytics/) - [Ambulatory Specialty Model](https://healthmonix.com/ambulatory-specialty-model-asm/) - [TEAM](https://healthmonix.com/team-program/) - [HealthConnect](https://healthmonix.com/health-connect/) - [Data integration](https://healthmonix.com/dataintegration/) - [Consulting](https://healthmonix.com/consulting-services/) - [Score optimization](https://healthmonix.com/score-optimization/) - [Patient matching](https://healthmonix.com/patient-deduplication-and-matching/) - [Outcomes](https://healthmonix.com/outcomes/) - [Company](https://healthmonix.com/company/) - [Our story](https://healthmonix.com/company/) - [Team](https://healthmonix.com/team/) - [Careers](https://healthmonix.com/healthmonix-careers/) - [Resources](https://healthmonix.com/resources/) - [Help and support](https://healthmonix.com/customer-support/) - [Healthmonix Advisor](https://blog.healthmonix.com/) - [Webinars](https://healthmonix.com/our-webinars/) - [Educational resources](https://healthmonix.com/mips-education/) - [Help and support](https://healthmonix.com/customer-support/) - [Contact us](https://healthmonix.com/contact-us/) - [Measures](https://healthmonix.com/mips-measures/) - [Quality](https://healthmonix.com/mips-measures/mips-quality-measures/) - [CMS specialty sets](https://healthmonix.com/cms-mips-specialty-measure-sets/) - [Promoting Interoperability](https://healthmonix.com/mips-measures/mips-promoting-interoperability-measures/) - [Improvement Activities](https://healthmonix.com/mips-measures/mips-improvement-activities/) - [Cost](https://healthmonix.com/mips-measures/mips-cost-performance-category/) - [Log in](https://healthmonix.com/login/) # Healthmonix Advisor ## [How To Survive Year One of MIPS](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-survival-guide-2017) Posted by [Christina Zink](https://blog.healthmonix.com/author/christina-zink) on July 14, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.healthmonix.com/hubfs/Fact_Sheets/mips_ebook_v6_Page_01.png)](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-survival-guide-2017) We are now in the seventh month of the new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and the majority of MIPS-eligible clinicians still feel completely unprepared for success. With complicated and changing regulations, ensuring compliance can be a long and arduous process. Like most sizable goals, MIPS is best digested in small pieces, but it is hard to tell where to start sometimes. That is why we are going give you an order of operations to follow to ensure MIPS survival. [Read More](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-survival-guide-2017) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-survival-guide-2017#comments-listing) Topics: [PRO Tips](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/pro-tips), [MACRA & MIPS](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/macra-mips), [CMS](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/cms), [Eligibility](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/eligibility) ## [What You Need To Know About Physician Compare](https://blog.healthmonix.com/physicians-compare-2017) Posted by [Lauren Patrick](https://blog.healthmonix.com/author/lauren-patrick) on July 7, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.healthmonix.com/hubfs/Images/Vectors/physician-compare.png)](https://blog.healthmonix.com/physicians-compare-2017) Transparency is a vital aspect of the transition to quality care because it allows patients to make more informed healthcare choices. To this end, CMS has increased accessibility of physician information with the [Physician Compare](https://www.medicare.gov/physiciancompare/) website, which publicly reports provider data including some quality measures. If you are a provider and want to assess or even optimize how you appear compared to your peers, you may have questions about how the Physician Compare website works and how to make sure it represents you accurately. [Read More](https://blog.healthmonix.com/physicians-compare-2017) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.healthmonix.com/physicians-compare-2017#comments-listing) Topics: [MACRA & MIPS](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/macra-mips), [CMS](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/cms), [Physician Compare](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/physician-compare), [Policy](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/policy) ## [Updates on TrumpCare 2.0](https://blog.healthmonix.com/updates-on-trumpcare-2.0) Posted by [Lauren Patrick](https://blog.healthmonix.com/author/lauren-patrick) on June 30, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.healthmonix.com/hubfs/Images/Photos_and_Misc_Rastars/Trump%20Image%202.jpg)](https://blog.healthmonix.com/updates-on-trumpcare-2.0) The American Health Care Act (AHCA), also known as Trumpcare, was narrowly [passed](https://blog.healthmonix.com/trumpcare-2) through the House of Representatives on Thursday May 4th. On Thursday June 22nd, after a secretive seven-week revision process led by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a [draft](https://www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/SENATEHEALTHCARE.pdf) of the Senate version of the bill has been released. Following is a comparison of some of the important changes between the ACA (Obamacare) and both versions of the AHCA. [Read More](https://blog.healthmonix.com/updates-on-trumpcare-2.0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.healthmonix.com/updates-on-trumpcare-2.0#comments-listing) Topics: [Policy](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/policy) ## [2018 MIPS Proposed Rule: Performance Category Updates](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018-performance-categories) Posted by [Christina Zink](https://blog.healthmonix.com/author/christina-zink) on June 22, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.healthmonix.com/hubfs/Images/Vectors/2017_MIPS_Scoring.png)](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018-performance-categories) The [2018 Quality Payment Program proposed rule](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018) suggests significant changes to MIPS reporting. The changes proposed are aimed at easing the burden of reporting while increasing the meaningfulness of compliance. We have previously discussed [new policies being introduced](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018) and [changes compared to 2017 reporting](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018-changes). The 2018 proposed rule also suggests changes to the MIPS Performance Categories. [Read More](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018-performance-categories) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018-performance-categories#comments-listing) Topics: [MACRA & MIPS](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/macra-mips), [Policy](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/policy) ## [2018 MIPS Proposed Rule: Changes from 2017](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018-changes) Posted by [Christina Zink](https://blog.healthmonix.com/author/christina-zink) on June 22, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.healthmonix.com/hubfs/Images/cinemadisplay-%20webinar%20cta.png)](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018-changes) The 2018 MIPS Proposed Rule was just released by CMS, and it contains changes from the 2017 rule which providers may benefit from considering in relation to their reporting goals and strategies. In our [last post](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018) we outlined various new proposals as well as new opportunities for bonus points in the MIPS final score. Here we clarify further changes from 2017, including updates on the low volume threshold, submission options, and the minimum performance period. [Read More](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018-changes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018-changes#comments-listing) Topics: [MACRA & MIPS](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/macra-mips), [Policy](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/policy) ## [A Summary of the 2018 MIPS Proposed Rule](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018) Posted by [Christina Zink](https://blog.healthmonix.com/author/christina-zink) on June 21, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.healthmonix.com/hubfs/score%20ranges%202018.png)](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018) Yesterday afternoon, CMS posted **CY 2018 Updates to the Quality Payment Program** to the Federal Register, to be officially published at the end of this month. Many clinicians are still trying to wrap their heads around how to report MIPS in 2017. However, the release of the 2018 proposed rule is advantageous as aid deciding what to conquer in 2017, and which aspects of MIPS can be digested in the future. As the title suggests, this document also covers other Quality Payment Program tracks, like Advanced APMs. As the vast majority of healthcare providers are expected to be participating in MIPS for 2017 and 2018, we are just going to focus on the MIPS component of the proposed rule for now. [Read More](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-2018#comments-listing) Topics: [MACRA & MIPS](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/macra-mips), [Policy](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/policy) ## [Reporting MIPS Via Registry VS Reporting Via EHR](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-registry-versus-ehr) Posted by [Lauren Patrick](https://blog.healthmonix.com/author/lauren-patrick) on June 15, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.healthmonix.com/hubfs/Images/OGMM700.jpg)](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-registry-versus-ehr) Maybe you’ve reported [PQRS](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-experiences) in the past and are already preparing to make the transition to MIPS this year. Or, maybe this year is the first time your practice plans to report. Either way, your method of reporting can help determine whether or not you achieve your quality and revenue goals, and the benefits and drawbacks of different methods must be weighed in relation to the unique needs of your practice. To give you a place to start, this post compares and contrasts some considerations related to two common submission mechanisms: [EHR and Qualified MIPS Registry reporting](https://healthmonix.com/qcdrs-and-specialty-measures/). [Read More](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-registry-versus-ehr) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-registry-versus-ehr#comments-listing) Topics: [PRO Tips](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/pro-tips), [MACRA & MIPS](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/macra-mips), [EHR](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/ehr), [ROI](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/roi) ## [Experiences in Transitioning from PQRS to MIPS](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-experiences) Posted by [Christina Zink](https://blog.healthmonix.com/author/christina-zink) on June 8, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.healthmonix.com/hubfs/Images/Vectors/Macra_post_1_graphic_2.png)](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-experiences) With the beginning of June came the half-way point for the first year of MIPS reporting. While many providers haven't started reporting yet, a good number of clinicians have started early. We interviewed clinicians and practice administrators who have reported PQRS in the past via registry, are currently reporting through the MIPSPRO registry, and that represent a diverse demographic of MIPS eligible clinicians.  [Read More](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-experiences) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-experiences#comments-listing) Topics: [PQRS](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/pqrs), [MACRA & MIPS](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/macra-mips), [Industry insights](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/industry-insights), [Small Practice](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/small-practice), [Hospitals & Health Systems](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/hospitals-health-systems) ## [Selecting and Scoring MIPS Improvement Activities](https://blog.healthmonix.com/improvement-activity-selection) Posted by [Christina Zink](https://blog.healthmonix.com/author/christina-zink) on June 2, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.healthmonix.com/hubfs/Images/Vectors/ia-scoring.png)](https://blog.healthmonix.com/improvement-activity-selection) The Improvement Activities Performance Category of MIPS is the the newest quality improvement initiative from CMS. Reporting this category is relatively simple, entailing only that eligible clinicians or groups attest to completing between one and four out of 92 pre-selected improvement activities. Selecting Improvement Activities and understanding how the impact your MIPS final score can be tricky.  Luckily, it doesn't have to be!  [Read More](https://blog.healthmonix.com/improvement-activity-selection) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.healthmonix.com/improvement-activity-selection#comments-listing) Topics: [PRO Tips](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/pro-tips), [MACRA & MIPS](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/macra-mips), [Policy](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/policy), [IA Performance Category](https://blog.healthmonix.com/topic/ia-performance-category) ## [The Absolute Minimum Required for MIPS Success](https://blog.healthmonix.com/minimum-mips-reporting) Posted by [Christina Zink](https://blog.healthmonix.com/author/christina-zink) on May 26, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.healthmonix.com/hubfs/Images/Vectors/pacing_options_final_rule.png)](https://blog.healthmonix.com/minimum-mips-reporting) During the first year of MIPS, it is deceptively easy to avoid the penalty. In a CMS blog post released a few weeks before the final rule was published, the Acting Administrator for CMS, Andy Slavitt, announced that there would be [MIPS pacing options](https://blog.healthmonix.com/mips-pacing-options-final) to allow eligible clinicians to ease into the program. 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