Andy Slavitt, acting administrator of CMS, attended the American Medical Association 2016 Annual Meeting in Chicago to discuss goals to help improve the quality payment program, according to The CMS Blog.
Here are four things to know:
1. Mr. Slavitt laid out three priorities for implementing these priorities:
- Be patient-centered
- Allow practices flexibility in how they choose to participate
- Focus on small practice needs and those in rural or undeserved areas
2. He also recommends to simplify wherever and whenever possible.
3. There are several methods that can be used to improve different program areas, such as providing reports and using quality measures in a timely manner.
4. Mr. Slavitt encourages comments and feedback, which are due June 27.