Cms Episode Groups (Macra: Mips & Apms) is a 19-page legal document that was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and used nation-wide.
Q: What is CMS Episode Groups?
A: CMS Episode Groups are a method of grouping Medicare Part A and Part B claims into episodes of care.
Q: What does Macra stand for?
A: MACRA stands for Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act.
Q: What does MIPS stand for?
A: MIPS stands for Merit-based Incentive Payment System.
Q: What does APMs stand for?
A: APMs stands for Alternative Payment Models.
Q: How are CMS Episode Groups used?
A: CMS Episode Groups are used in payment models to determine bundled payments for specific episodes of care.
Q: What is the purpose of Macra?
A: The purpose of MACRA is to transition Medicare from fee-for-service to value-based payment models.
Q: What is the purpose of MIPS?
A: The purpose of MIPS is to provide financial incentives or penalties to healthcare providers based on the quality of care they provide.
Q: What is the purpose of APMs?
A: The purpose of APMs is to encourage healthcare providers to participate in alternative payment models that focus on value-based care.
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