Over the last several weeks healthcare, in general, has changed.  Providers are closing their doors, patients are waiting in their cars to be seen, and telemedicine is the new buzz word. How do we navigate this new terrain? Breathe: There is so much information floating around it is difficult to find the one piece you need to get going.  We…

Thank you for your efforts in caring for your communities during this unprecedented time. MedNetworx continues to focus on what we do best, ensuring your clinical, financial, and personal success by providing the highest quality end-to-end clinical information technology solutions to our healthcare clients.   We have fully implemented all of our business continuity plans to safeguard our operational processes.…

We are all familiar with the patient when checking in at the front desk who states “I didn’t know I had to pay today because….” Your front desk personnel need to be able to handle this scenario, with the least amount of disruption for the staff and patients and with the patient making payment that day. Here are some useful…

Improvement Activities is one of the 4 MIPS categories for 2019 and is the only category that does not have a legacy program making it perhaps the most difficult to understand. Many practices are not aware that the Improvement Activates require active participation. The activities you choose should be part of a quality improvement program for your practice. You should…

MIPS assesses the performance of clinicians based on four categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability (EHR), and Improvement Activities. Need personal assistance? Contact your customer advocate or support@mednetworx.com.   Quality: 45% of Total Score in Year 3 (2019) CMS maintained the previous reporting requirements of a minimum of six measures, with at least one outcome measure, if available. If no outcome…

On November 1, 2018, CMS released the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule, which includes policies for the Quality Payment Program (QPP) Year 3, beginning January 1, 2019, and impacting 2021 payments. The QPP includes both the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs). This guide summarizes the Quality Payment Program Year 3. Full…

2019 is the third performance year of the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). While many of the requirements for 2019 are the same as they were for the 2017 and 2018 performance years, there are a few key changes ophthalmology practices should be aware of to be successful in the program. This guide outlines key changes for 2019. For other…

Mednetworx is proud to stand with The Warren Center as they continue their fantastic work with children and families throughout North Texas. The Warren Center helps children reach their developmental goals through individualized therapy-based care: Early Childhood Intervention (ECI): This program provides evaluations and personalized therapy sessions for over 900 children, from birth to three years of age, and includes…