Name
Data Quality Matters: EHR Data Quality and Where Data Intersects with APMs, MIPS, and Finance
Date & Time
Thursday, April 13, 2017, 8:15 AM - 8:55 AM
Description
With the January 1 deadline passed, and the March 31, 2018 reporting submission deadline forthcoming, the question of data quality and accuracy can now make the difference between the top quartile of providers, and a 5 percent negative adjustments in Medicare reimbursement.  Providers must ensure their data is as accurate as possible, as this premise ultimately overlaps with health system financial teams.
 
In this session, join Dr. Michael Hogarth, as he illustrates the nuances and differences between both unique incentive programs, and why quality EHR data and analytics matter.  Discover how financial penalties are administered baed upon reporting data, what the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is looking for when focusing on positive payment adjustments, and suggestions for mitigating these issues throughout this year.
 
Key Takeaways:
  • Identify critical differentiators between APMs and MIPS tracks of the quality payment program
  • Discuss potential financial pitfalls and penalties for both systems, based upon data quality
  • Outline long-term strategies for success in both tracks, as it related to providing accurate and quality data during reporting periods
  • Illustrate how these changes impact existing physician group relationships, negotiations, and employment forecasting
Session Facilitator:
Michael Hogarth, MD, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center
Michael Hogarth, MD
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
UC Davis Medical Center