The Beat Webinar Series - Episode 9 - Understanding the Evolution of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (On Demand)-The Beat Episode 9

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In this episode of The BEAT, entitled "Understanding the Evolution of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)", Dr. Sandeep Saha and Dr. David Slotwiner discuss the history and role of CMS in administering Medicare and Medicaid. They are joined by Rachel Grohman and Robert Jesik from HeartHealth Strategies Incorporated, who provide an overview of CMS's role in establishing reimbursement policies and incorporating quality and value into healthcare. They discuss the different payment systems and programs administered by CMS, such as the Inpatient Prospective Payment System and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. They also highlight the challenges and complexities of the Quality Payment Program (QPP), which includes the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs). They explain how MIPS adjusts Part B payments based on performance in four categories: quality, cost, promoting interoperability of electronic health records, and clinical improvement activities. They also discuss the limitations and criticisms of the QPP and the ongoing efforts to reform Medicare physician payments. Overall, the webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of CMS and its role in healthcare reimbursement and quality improvement.

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The BEAT

Understanding the Evolution of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Dr. Sandeep Saha

Dr. David Slotwiner

Rachel Grohman

Robert Jesik

HeartHealth Strategies Incorporated

CMS

Medicare

Medicaid