Orthopedics This Week | December 5, 2017 | Page 21

ORTHOPEDICS THIS WEEK VOLUME 13, ISSUE 38 | DECEMBER 5, 2017 21 REIMBURSEMENT CMS Releases 2018 Physician Fee Schedule O n November 2, 2017, the Cen- ters for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for 2018. The final rule updates payment policies, payment rates, and other pro- visions for services furnished under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) on or after January 1, 2018. Photo creation by RRY Publications, LLC Electronic Health Records and Qual- ity Measures treating Medicare patients. The final rule includes some changes that mean that fewer physicians will be required to participate. Among other things, the final rule gov- erns physicians’ adoption of electronic health records (EHR) and rewards them for meeting quality measures when Under the Quality Payment Program, providers can choose two tracks: The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), or the Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM). Most physi- cians fall under MIPS. According to the Association of Health Care Journalists, here are a few high- lights of the final rule: • Physician practices with less than $90,000 in Medicare revenue or fewer Brand building AND quality sales lead generation. In one all-inclusive package. Designed to maximize OTW’s FIVE advertising platforms – Online, Electronic Publication, Direct Mail, Social Media and Newspaper – which reach more than 180,000 decision makers each month. Save up to 40%. Contact OTW’s brand and sales lead consultants. What are you waiting for? Let’s grow! Get connected and learn more: Tom Bishow • [email protected] • 410-356-2455 • 410-608-1697 Advertisement ryortho.com | 1-888-352-1952