The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) streamlined a collection of quality programs into a single system where Medicare physicians and other clinicians have a chance to be rewarded for better care. The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) four performance categories– Quality, Clinical Practice Improvement Activities (referred to as “Improvement Activities”), meaningful […]

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine proposes that social determinants are driving many health outcomes and that addressing issues like transportation and housing should be a priority for policymakers seeking to improve overall health. The report, “Integrating Social Care into the Delivery of Health,” showcases work being done in […]