Events
Upcoming Conferences:
Great Lakes Practice Transformation Network Celebration Event
Celebrates the successes achieved along the CMS journey to patient-centered practice transformation by taking a look back at the Great Lakes Practice Transformation Network (GLPTN) program, the progress made, the challenges and overall gains, and lessons learned by one practice as it transitioned to an APM. Finally, a discussion about the future and how organizations can implement programs that improve care, contain cost, and are reimbursable through CMS. Exemplary practices will be recognized.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Ritz Charles, Carmel, IN
For GLPTN-participating organizations only. Register
Lean Healthcare Transformation Initiative 2019 Event
Highlights project information from Indiana-based Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Hospitals participating in process-improvement cohorts funded by Indiana State Office of Rural Health-funded Lean Healthcare Transformation Initiative.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Ivy Tech Corporate College & Culinary Center, Indianapolis, IN
For LHTI participating hospitals only. Register
WEBINAR: Frequently Asked MIPS Questions
Wednesday, May 08 2019, 12:30 PM - 1 hour
Do you have a burning MIPS question? Have you ever wondered how CMS determines what score to apply to an EC when multiple data sets are submitted? What is MSPB ratio and how does it affect the cost category? Join PHA's Jennifer Anglin for a review of the commonly asked questions to Purdue Healthcare Advisors regarding the MIPS program. Question topics range from scoring, reporting, category-specific, and more.
Jennifer Anglin
MIPS 101 for Newly Eligible Clinicians
Wednesday, June 12 2019, 12:30 PM - 1 hour
If you are new to the Quality Payment Program (QPP) in 2019, this session is for you. Purdue Healthcare Advisors will provide an overview of the QPP and, specifically, the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Purdue Healthcare Advisors’ Leigh Anne Griffin will discuss programmatic elements such as participation eligibility, performance categories, scoring, and potential payment adjustments will be reviewed.
Leigh Ann Griffin
Overview of MIPS Reporting Factors: Special Statuses, QPP Exceptions, Opt-In
Wednesday, June 19 2019, 12:30 PM - 1 hour
The QPP is not a one-size-fits-all program. Several factors go into the nuance of being an eligible clinician (EC). Many MIPS ECs are automatically assigned a special status for the 2019 participation year. Additional circumstances may create scenarios that may make some ECs eligible for exceptions, opt-in status, and virtual groups. All of these scenarios can affect what and how much data is reported. Join Purdue Healthcare Advisors’ Natalie Stewart for to review the 2019 QPP reporting factors, how they are determined, and how they affect an EC's participation.
Natalie Stewart
MIPS Data Submission Options Overview
Wednesday, June 26 2019, 12:30 PM - 1 hour
What reporting options are available to MIPS ECs in performance year 2019? What submission methods can be used to report your performance data to the QPP Portal? Purdue Healthcare Advisors’ Natalie Stewart will provide attendees with an overview of the reporting options available, and will detail the different submission methods available to ECs.
Natalie Stewart
Succeeding in MIPS when you're on PAPER
Wednesday, July 17 2019, 12:30 PM - 1 hour
This session is geared toward clinician practices not yet using a certified electronic health record (CEHRT). Purdue Healthcare Advisors’ Jennifer Anglin will detail how clinicians without an EHR can successfully participate in the MIPS program and avoid negative payment adjustments.
Jennifer Anglin
2019 MIPS Performance Category Spotlight On… Promoting Interoperability and Improvement Activities
Wednesday, September 11 2019, 12:30 PM
During this session, Purdue Healthcare Advisors’ Jennifer Anglin will provide an overview of the 2019 MIPS PI and IA Performance Categories, which are worth 25% and 15% of an eligible clinician’s final score for Program Year 2019, respectively. She’ll cover reporting requirements, scoring, special statuses, bonus points, data submission, and hardship exemption availability.
Jennifer Anglin
2019 MIPS Performance Category Spotlight On… Quality
Wednesday, September 18 2019, 12:30 PM - 1 hour
Purdue Healthcare Advisors is shining a spotlight on the MIPS Quality Performance Category during this session. Quality is worth 45% of an eligible clinician’s final score for Program Year 2019. PHA’s Jennifer Anglin will provide an overview of all the details of this oh-so-important category such as data collection requirements (performance period, data completeness, etc.), scoring, reporting, specialty measure sets, and bonus points.
Jennifer Anglin
2019 MIPS Performance Category Spotlight On… Cost
Wednesday, September 25 2019, 12:30 PM - 1 hour
This session will provide an overview of the Program Year 2019 MIPS Cost Performance Category, which is worth 15% of an eligible clinician’s final score. Join Purdue Healthcare Advisors’ Patty Rose for an explanation of the cost measures being assessed, and how the measures are scored.
Patty Rose
MIPS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Wednesday, October 09 2019, 12:30 PM - 1 hour
Do you have a burning MIPS question? Have you ever wondered how CMS determines what score to apply to an EC when multiple data sets are submitted? What is MSPB ratio and how does it affect the cost category? Join Purdue Healthcare Advisors’ Jennifer Anglin for a review of the commonly asked questions we answer regarding the MIPS program. Question topics range from scoring, reporting, category-specific, and more.
Jennifer Anglin
Instructions
Most events are free but require advance registration. To register:
- Click on the title link to go to the event's registration page;
- Click "Register"; and
- Enter your information on the registration form, then click "Submit."
Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email message with instructions on how to join the event.
