Keywords

Advanced Alternative Payment Model (AAPM), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Payment Program, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), quality improvement, quality measure tracking

Authors

1. Savas, Andrea DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CCRN
2. Smith, Eben DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC
3. Hay, Brittany DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services created the Quality Payment Program to award compensation to providers for offering evidence-based, high-value, and efficient care. This article outlines an information technology process improvement pilot project undertaken at a large primary care practice in western Florida to support readiness for Medicare Access and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2015 using new EHR quality indicator tracking features.