2019 MIPS Guides Available to ASOA Members

ASCRS•ASOA has released its updated set of in-depth MIPS guides—an exclusive member benefit. The updated set of guides, tailored specifically for ophthalmic practices, includes a MIPS overview, individual category guides, as well as guides focusing on group reporting, Alternative Payment Models (APMs), and major changes for 2019. The 2019 MIPS reporting period begins January 1, 2019, and impacts 2021 payments.

The guides are currently available in the ASCRS•ASOA MACRA Center or can be downloaded directly here (use your ASOA login credentials on the ASCRS site):

• 2019 MIPS Overview
• Top MIPS Changes for 2019
• MIPS Category Guides:
  • Quality and Quality Measures
  • Promoting Interoperability (major category overhaul for 2019)
  • Improvement Activities
  • Cost
• APMs and MIPS APMs
• MIPS APMs for Track 1 ACO Participants
• Group and Virtual Group Reporting Guide

If you need additional assistance, please call the ASCRS•ASOA MACRA Hotline at 703-383-5724, or contact Allison Madson, manager of regulatory affairs, at amadson@ascrs.org.