Week in Review: The Mess With Mask Rules, APM Incentive Payments, and Flexible Strategies
Download MP3In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the mess with mask rules, APM incentive payments, and flexible strategies.
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Mask Rules -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/no-one-size-fits-all-approach-to-mask-rules-headin
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Join us at the MPE: Leaders Conference in Boston, Oct. 9-12. To register or learn more go to mgma.com/events/medical-pract…e-leaders-conference
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In this episode of the MGMA Week in Review podcast, we feature articles on the mess with mask rules, APM incentive payments, and flexible strategies.
Sources in this episode
Mask Rules -- https://www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/no-one-size-fits-all-approach-to-mask-rules-headin
Qualifying APM Participants (QPs) -- https://go.mgma.com/dc/ugUULpIqHqbGua1qDPD-JhOj2oADozmDQrqPi282j7NBOAb7EN_fB1YtSefjjsXuNEIYRA8FXEBf6Oi9S6Vk_9ARlcmYaaxWq9blGAQoodjFGbn2-5C2Wr35I1CQXTYM_eB1tH3PuGJI4gOju-n9FtwzFxeauhd1ib8HkLm40UvoWPY2C2uQHwjdAc2LkYm2lcK1b5Kw_Xt19dlyAju5aR920joJEQuctd674Lk4ZjiQKY183rag1F9tu0nD6kH-sRNxP52_nVpUfU9eQVQJ7zVeKYAXWnMHXpe996a4kWtkEd6DJALe3FZJ6YbRB3UihEsA0PBUPxXf2p2Qi6Y-H94cHY7JdjJlw2I7elOjA_U9QdFrf9lxgyEdo7FBsCWkMpxzhCEfSlbTpJrsPYKU5QBORNJSrG6MsOXgR184-u4N9qCPISTJNhbZnl5rqPGKlDWZ6uY8hXkR-zd1FPqElg-LEOWToSYpWEWeoANJ6Ec3cSVG4smTftQeiWY4wPxtAUzVBhyOSgRytG2ObwHAoltVdcGf_HiUOLpffQVZUFB19E2fn7dEqtmv9suldwkwPMQ-Np9Y1toHsman8Yax7X6vtUz9t3kgGJGBnuPHZDEYglBsJ05UZh6AAX3IrTdydQQzpK06g1lJYAVoS2_4nQjmE4ha7vlyocqJ8R1HAMHMJQLBNLPZFOds8USV9Isv7QHUxvlbqC9GzLQW1mfa1BlKtZxb0C7IGmzIQB58NUd91WqF_bR8QiuM26FJcHWabiVdGqdSiPcmx1Zp6LXWsTK2Ur7aTDgxTCh-g-_RUdBHMfbnpeEJ69L6XAtpn1CMRDAPGsFj6_aFZgZQcNJmM-_PXni0v6-3M_lv82r3qsmD20zAnQhmT2DAoNiH32MnMOK-Umlhve9UoKp9CxpmC7IH493ZNbyXfhqUO5QJrzJw1D1zG0eYPRvw5KkQu5Dvtn1X0L6pqCbHLwRwDAKwe6PckhLDFJhXrIS8QqjGCruiTytPzUE1LrhQKuOYPUzKCDLT0flDCKBPSLAsJ42ofjoRlZT-jpOSZ6dF8kYbPhicsCPBHbEU3yCK8zszoz4dwz4-tnoGD9VKD-S-Eri5rHRmt6BlqteyBX_LBZivprasLfKb8TQiCDoTD4VFuJ7g9SWatPISd8PvWaCSH3L7L59i8WQN0jI9L_ZDpkCrl5uv81MFN_8bePYesDvKY9vMETOmItzMSeVH3rUEH5vCL5bta6gFPAN0c1PmVpAvVeYVgrduOLDV6BdqMKQ5gg7LY04xPNM0uAL-AJ72eC51mwUfynKxakxMypOFPGagUsQ=/MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGHTCaGQ29abCCYbmL1UMAR8lEa9vhw39NXVNqhIeGektuqC0uJHqBlS183zQGkCJTU4fw6sV4=
APM Incentive Payment Zip Files -- https://go.mgma.com/dc/ugUULpIqHqbGua1qDPD-JhOj2oADozmDQrqPi282j7NBOAb7EN_fB1YtSefjjsXuNEIYRA8FXEBf6Oi9S6Vk_ycLXV9ZmjXXbvhb0AI1xuDQzQOUzNJxBCen1WfW3vVQfpzGZE6siep_f1oBAtVsGSxzFjureBj-yjGFFNYtMlbq3228Qf-Q9ClgFwmJCf2AvpUMSGs_IYU48HNvM-81w_iAhrI_Gvm07Nh-MlRbMd6Hald0Yc3ayIL4CB7ofpafyvtsHzDFOG-y6jA2PPKXskESA3nvN_JS1n0WTDDIhIcxZS-W0gOxBz9rntRtoR_AHqPKSJoQQsC5W0sOOwCA-xXM-OY8n_sJa9eMjEskLRTBMhQHnUzsVSzc5dSQfR7cVd6HBv2DdYxra3UQ-0QjoOe3QiA4aUMYDHlbtrvexAkN1WkUwa40BexGXOORbq5foQGjMMREUn15wKQsnc3abFuJ9bJ2jwAOYBBjT8MsB62odmbx62zA3Q6b59DGunH_da4FuXp3-nQJu3RPfxaAbM3lTBDPMU1269C92TMNjy-GFXUMhs-EQEmgMV6fMvoikdotUJ4vwjW52C8dRwyhyiE7U3WMzhwWF8BFyJC3pL3PVsqjQzainQCkNn_wPGvpoUjsl-Lh5JeHUcpMQlqTLF7h6cO5lkvW86AIBkP_nIU=/MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGHTCaGQ29abCCYbmL1UMAR8lEa9vhw39NXVNqhIeGektuqC0uJHqBlS183zQGkCJTU4fw6sV4=
Quality Payment Program (QPP) Help Desk -- https://go.mgma.com/MTQ0LUFNSi02MzkAAAGHTCaGQysZx4tDyJw0VfbgYNX6482sMrbK7vk1cmoViRyNpyHsvMcI15Xc7JjfUjY68WRICEQ=
Additional resources:
To keep up with the latest healthcare legislation, visit mgma.com/advocacy.
If you want to become part of the discussion, join the MGMA STAT panel by texting “stat” to 33550 or visit www.mgma.com/data/data-stories/mgma-stat-overview.
Keep up with the latest industry news by subscribing to the MGMA Insights Newsletter at mgma.com/insightsnewsletter.
Listen to our podcasts at www.mgma.com/listen.
Join us at the MPE: Leaders Conference in Boston, Oct. 9-12. To register or learn more go to mgma.com/events/medical-pract…e-leaders-conference
Consider taking the Greenbelt course to take your career to the next level. Go to mgma.com/green to learn more or to register today.
If you have a story you want to share with us, email us at podcasts@mgma.com.
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Cash flow challenges like delayed insurance payments, unpaid patient bills, and rising administrative costs can weigh heavily on medical practices. U.S. Bank understands. That’s why their Business Card Consultants work with practices to improve payment strategies and maximize rewards.
Stop by booth #222 at the MGMA Leaders Conference to learn more, or visit usbank.com/bankerconnect to schedule an on-site meeting with a consultant.
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