1) To define MACRA and how it applies to radiology. 2) To provide details regarding new quality programs. 3) To describe how radiologists can participate in quality initiatives as they pertain to metrics and appropriate use of medical imaging exams.
ABSTRACTMACRA stands for the 'Medicare Acccess and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) Reauthorization Act of 2015'. Details can be found at the following website: cms.gov. This legislation has several important implications for radiology as a practice, and for indivudual radiologists who add value to the overall healthcare system. MACRA is desingned to accelerate the U.S. trend to value-based care. Part of this initiative is participation in quality programs. The two types of programs are Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Models (APMs). MIPS, the first strategy, uses pieces of well-established programs that have been important to radiology.The purpose of this presentation is to familiarize conference attendees with ongoing initiatives to improve quality in radiology, in particular with respect to quality metrics designed by radiologists that are important to our field. The presentation will also highlight other initiatives to perform and measure appropriate imaging as a means for quality improvement.
Honored Educators Presenters or authors on this event have been recognized as RSNA Honored Educators for participating in multiple qualifying educational activities. Honored Educators are invested in furthering the profession of radiology by delivering high-quality educational content in their field of study. Learn how you can become an honored educator by visiting the website at: https://www.rsna.org/Honored-Educator-Award/
Frank J. Rybicki III, MD, PhD - 2016 Honored Educator