Patient chart abstraction has become integral to many high-value functions within hospitals and health systems. All hospitals need to report their performance on key quality measures in order to maintain certifications, submit to registries, participate …

Healthcare Innovation Solutions (HCIS) has reviewed the changes to this year’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program which outlines the significant updates for the 2025 performance year. These changes will impact healthcare providers’ reporting requirements …

The MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances (EUC) exemption that many providers relied on during the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer available. If you’re reporting for the first time—or returning after using the COVID EUC—you might …

In the past four years, the New Jersey Department of Health has been implementing a significant population health management program aimed at improving outcomes for Behavioral Health (BH) and Maternal Health (MH) patients. The Quality …

The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a performance-based program that impacts Medicare payments for eligible clinicians. To determine if you need to participate in MIPS 2024 performance year, you must meet certain eligibility requirements.  …

Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting is an annual Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirement for most physicians in the US. Not reporting, or reporting incorrect information, can incur up to a 9% …

Most Population Health programs utilize retrospective healthcare data to identify patients and the health system’s compliance with targeted performance measures. HCIS, partnering with innovative healthcare systems, is paving the way forward to deliver Prospective and …

MVPs are the newest, voluntary way to meet MIPS reporting requirements. To report an MVP for the 2024 performance year, you must register in advance.  Registration is now open for the 2024 performance year until …

Navigating the complexities of Medicare’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) can seem overwhelming, but we’re here to simplify the process and help you optimize your performance. This comprehensive guide will walk you through each step, …

As NJ hospitals pursue their mission of providing clinical excellence and transformation through Population Health initiatives, HCIS has developed solutions designed to optimize submissions for the Quality Improvement Program (QIP-NJ). QIP-NJ can be challenging with …

Healthcare Innovation Solutions (HCIS) invites you to learn about the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), a program by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that reimburses eligible clinicians based on the quality of …

On August 12th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) delivered Final Score previews and performance feedback for the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Performance Year 2023 (PY23). All clinicians who participated in MIPS …