Small and Rural Practices' Experiences in Previous Programs and Expected Performance in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System
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Description
Examines how small and rural physician practices fared in
legacy Medicare programs and reviews the projected effect
of Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Discusses
Medicare legacy program challenges small and rural
physician practices experience including technology,
financial and staff resources, and legacy program
requirements. Covers efforts to assist small and rural
physician practices participate in MIPS. Includes 2014 and
2015 data on Medicare legacy payment incentive programs by
rural and urban status.
Date
07/2018
Type
Document
Organization
Government Accountability Office
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Medicare · Reimbursement and payment models · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data