Learn More About Forming a Virtual Group to Participate in MIPS in 2018

by Elizabeth Bishop @ TCPI/PRIME SAN News & Events - PRIME Registry

Thu Nov 09 12:30:45 PST 2017

News from the CMS Quality Payment Program
November 9, 2017

Apply Now Until December 31 to Form a Virtual Group for MIPS in 2018

Solo practitioners and groups can choose to participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) as a virtual group for the 2018 performance period. To form a virtual group for 2018, solo practitioners and groups must follow an election process, and submit their election to CMS by December 31, 2017. 

What is a Virtual Group?

As outlined in the Quality Payment Year 2 Final Rule, a virtual group is a combination of two or more Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs) made up of one or more solo practitioners or one or more groups consisting of 10 or clinicians (including at least 1 MIPS eligible clinician), or both, that elect to form a virtual group for a performance period for a year.

To be eligible to join a virtual group, you must be a:

• Solo practitioner who exceeds the low-volume threshold; and who is not a newly Medicare-enrolled eligible clinician, a Qualifying APM Participant (QP), or a Partial QP choosing not to participate in MIPS.
• Group that exceeds the low-volume threshold at the group level (i.e., the NPIs within the TIN collectively exceed the low-volume threshold) and has 10 or fewer clinicians (including at least 1 MIPS eligible clinician).

How Do I Form a Virtual Group?

To form a virtual group, there is a two-stage virtual group election process:

• Stage 1 (optional): If you’re a solo practitioner or a group with 10 or fewer eligible clinicians, you can choose to contact your Quality Payment Program Technical Assistance representative. Your representative can help you figure out if you're eligible to join or form a virtual group before you:

1. Make any formal written agreements.

2. Send in your formal election registration.

3. Budget your resources for your virtual group.

For groups that don’t participate in stage 1 of the election process and don’t ask for an eligibility determination, CMS will see if they’re eligible to be in a virtual group during stage 2 of the election process.

• Stage 2 (required): As part of the stage 2 election process, a virtual group must have a formal written agreement between each solo practitioner and group that composes the virtual group prior to submitting an election to CMS. Each virtual group has to name an official representative who is responsible for submitting the virtual group's election via e-mail to MIPS_VirtualGroups@cms.hhs.gov by December 31, 2017.

If all the criteria for forming a virtual group are met, CMS will contact the virtual group’s representative and provide the virtual group with a performance identifier.

Learn More about Virtual Groups

For more information about participating in MIPS as part of a virtual group, the election process, and formal agreements, please see the Virtual Groups Toolkit. The toolkit contains:

• Virtual Group Participation Overview Fact Sheet
• Virtual Groups Election Process Fact Sheet
• Virtual Groups Agreement Checklist
• Virtual Groups Sample Agreement Template

Need Help with the Election Process?

Contact the QPP Service Center at QPP@cms.hhs.gov or 1-866-288-8292 (TTY: 1-877-715-6222).  Or, contact your local support organization.  

PRIME SAN: A Special Edition of The Phoenix

by Elizabeth Skees @ TCPI/PRIME SAN News & Events - PRIME Registry

Fri Dec 09 14:50:22 PST 2016

Last month, the American Board of Family Medicine published a special edition of The Phoenix newsletter highlighting the PRIME Support and Alignment Network and the PRIME Registry.   Click here to open (PDF)

PCPCC Conference Scholarships Available for TCPI participants!

by Elizabeth Bishop @ TCPI/PRIME SAN News & Events - PRIME Registry

Fri Aug 18 10:42:57 PDT 2017

Conference Scholarships Available!

Calling all providers, patients/patient advisors, and
quality improvement coaches participating in TCPI:

You're invited to join us at our Annual 'Primary Care Innovations' Conference in Washington, DC on October 11-12, 2017! This year's conference features innovators in primary care that exemplify the Shared Principles of Care, and we want you to be included in this groundbreaking event. 

As a TCPI scholar, you will have the opportunity to dialogue with subject matter experts on implications of these innovations for person and family engagement (PFE). You can also gain access to attend our post-conference workshop that will examine application of PFE strategies with Choosing Wisely recommendations. 

 

For more information and to apply for a scholarship, click here!

*Teams that include patients/patient advisors, providers, and QI coaches will be given scholarship preference.

4 New Year’s Resolutions To Get Yourself In Shape (Financially, At Least)

by Jacob Schnee @ Unitus Community Credit Union

Thu Jan 11 10:37:30 PST 2018

We are officially into the New Year, and you know what that means: Resolutions! For …

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4 Financial Resolutions To Start Any Day of the Year [Downloadable Family Budget Worksheet]

by Kara Vincent @ LRRCU

Thu Dec 28 00:09:30 PST 2017

Who says resolutions have to start on New Year’s Day?  Get yourself started whatever day you feel inspired.  Here are few important financial goals that you can begin whether it’s January 1, August 1 or a random Tuesday in November. #1: Look at the Financial Big Picture – Use Our Family Budget Worksheet You feel […]

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Join the discussion! How does primary care impact practice transformation?

by Elizabeth Bishop @ TCPI/PRIME SAN News & Events - PRIME Registry

Thu Aug 10 13:28:46 PDT 2017

Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC) Special Event!

On Wednesday, August 16 from 4-5:00 pm ET, the PCPCC will host a special webinar to review new evidence that links the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) and other forms of advanced primary care with improved outcomes-- as highlighted in our released report, "The Impact of Primary Care Practice Transformation on Cost, Quality, and  Utilization". 

The report reviews PCMH results from 45 peer-reviewed reports and additional government and state evaluations.

Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour, primary author of the evidence report, from the Robert Graham Center and Georgetown Department of Family Medicine, will lead the discussion.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

My Haven Life Insurance Review – Get Covered In Just Minutes!

by Jeff Rose @ Free Term Life Insurance Quotes | Instant Life Quotes And Rates

Mon Feb 19 09:00:31 PST 2018

Every year, there are new companies who enter the life insurance market. Not only are there new companies, but there are also new products. Why is buying life insurance so difficult? Because there are thousands of companies out there.  One company you should include in your search is Haven Life. They have completely changed the […]

This article: My Haven Life Insurance Review – Get Covered In Just Minutes! is written by Jeff Rose CFP on his blog about Term Life Insurance.

The Top Six Questions That We Get From Our Customers

by Steve Lehr @ RingLead

Thu Mar 08 02:00:38 PST 2018

Tech is confusing. We understand. We try to build our products as customer friendly as they could possibly be, but even then our customers have the occasional question. Below are six of the most common questions that we get from our customers that we can hopefully help you answer! How do I connect RingLead DMS…

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3 Tips For Successful Lead Generation & Follow Up

by Meaghan Schnell @ RingLead

Mon Mar 12 13:25:09 PDT 2018

Quality lead generation is crucial to any successful sales and marketing company in today’s marketplace. But finding good quality leads to call on can be a tedious and time consuming process for your sales reps. Once your sales reps do find a valuable lead, they don’t always know the best way to follow up to…

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CMS wants to get direct feedback from you at two upcoming virtual events!

by Elizabeth Bishop @ TCPI/PRIME SAN News & Events - PRIME Registry

Tue Jul 18 12:20:01 PDT 2017

TCPI Transformation Clinician Forum

The purpose of the August clinician events is for CMS to be in dialogue with TCPI-enrolled primary care and specialty care clinicians. CMS wants to hear reactions from the TCPI Clinician community as to how they feel about practice transformation and where they are in their transformation progress and moving into QPP. The topics for these calls are driven by the TCPI AIMs – clinical and operational improvement for patients and clinical practices. Specifically, in August 2017, the calls will be focused on:

·        QPP and the resources available to clinicians to master QPP (TCPI!)

·        The most important changes a practice must make to thrive in the future and practice readiness to participate in TCPI (The TCPI drivers)

·        Addressing the U.S. opioid crisis and the significance of medication management.  How will my practice be engaged?

TCPI Clinician Event 1: Click on the dates below to register

August Primary Care Clinician Events

·        Tuesday, August 22nd 6:30pm - 7:30pm ET

·        Tuesday, August 22nd 8:00pm - 9:00pm ET

August Specialty Care Clinician Events

·        Wednesday, August 23rd 6:30pm - 7:30pm ET

·        Wednesday, August 23rd 8:00pm - 9:00pm ET

TCPI Clinician Event 2: Click on the dates below to register

November Primary Care Clinician Events

·        Tuesday, November 7th 6:30pm - 7:30pm ET

·        Tuesday, November 7th 8:00pm - 9:00pm ET

November Specialty Care Clinician Events

·        Wednesday, November 8th 6:30pm - 7:30pm ET

·        Wednesday, November 8th 8:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Cashing Paychecks Is Old School — Get Direct Deposit

by Ashley Simons @ Blog - MoCaFi

Mon Jan 22 07:34:07 PST 2018

 Do we really need to manually deposit our paychecks every other week? Getting cash from a physical paycheck is inconvenient, expensive and may be hurting your ability to save toward your financial goals.  Direct Deposit, on the other hand, is quick, paperless, and easy to set up:

Financing A New Home: Answering Homebuyer Questions

by Kara Vincent @ LRRCU

Mon Mar 12 07:40:38 PDT 2018

Finding the perfect new home can be hard work, but now you also have to navigate the mortgage financing process. There are many questions that arise when it comes to financing a new home. Below we’re answering four questions about financing a new home that homebuyers commonly ask. 1. Should I Be Pre-Qualified or Pre-Approved? […]

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Who Is Standard & Poor’s?

by Jeff Rose @ Free Term Life Insurance Quotes | Instant Life Quotes And Rates

Mon Jan 08 10:05:26 PST 2018

If you’re researching insurance companies to find the best one for you, there are dozens of factors you need to consider before you choose one. You need to look at the rates, the products offered, the customer service, and you also need to look at the ratings for the company. If you’ve spent any time […]

This article: Who Is Standard & Poor’s? is written by Jeff Rose CFP on his blog about Term Life Insurance.

Can I Get That Revenue Strategy to Go?

by Blake Madril @ Hotel Speak

Mon Mar 26 04:51:04 PDT 2018

It only takes a few taps of a finger to learn a new language, virtually redesign your living room or order a personal driver—who can also bring you dinner. We are one generation away from having to explain the concept of a desktop computer to a child, and with every passing day, technology continues to […]

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Jump Start Coordinator Receives Regents’ Academic Advisor Award

by Steve Yingling @ Western Nevada College

Wed Mar 14 11:34:19 PDT 2018

WNC Jump Start coordinator Tricia Wentz is the recipient of the 2018 Nevada Regents’ Academic Advisor Award.

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4000 Members in SFT Group on Facebook

by Simon Akhrameev @ Successful Freelance Translator

Mon Jul 24 00:21:55 PDT 2017

Today is a memorable day for Successful Freelance Translators group. We finally reached 4000 members! SFT group was established to help freelance translators become better entrepreneurs, find new clients and learn more about the specific nature of online business. Since the first day (26th of March 2016) we have been creating a community of translators ready […]

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Support for MIPS 2018 final rule proposal to help small, independent and rural practices

by Elizabeth Bishop @ TCPI/PRIME SAN News & Events - PRIME Registry

Fri Aug 18 10:38:56 PDT 2017

NCQA Offers Comments to CMS on Quality Payment Program 2018 Rule

Excerpted from article published August 15, 2017 by Rajiv Leventhal, Healthcare Informatics

In June, CMS released the proposed 2018 rule for the QPP, designed with a core focus to simplify the program—especially for small, independent and rural practices. As part of this assistance for smaller practices, CMS is proposing to offer virtual group participation next year, which would allow solo practitioners and small practices to join together to report on MIPS (Merit-Based Incentive Payment System) requirements as a collective entity—which in theory would ease the burden for these physicians. 

In its recent comments to CMS, NCQA said “this is a key step toward helping small practices advance toward accountable, team-based, patient-centered care models. NCQA patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs) and patient-centered specialty practices (PCSPs) have demonstrated commitment to improving cost and quality and therefore make ideal virtual group partners. We look forward to exploring how NCQA can support CMS and clinicians in creating virtual groups. We urge you to provide bonus points as incentive for clinicians to join virtual groups. We also urge you to encourage, rather than prohibit, low-volume clinicians’ participation in virtual groups.”

Click here to read the full article

Five Life Insurance Riders You Need To Be Aware Of

by Jeff Rose @ Free Term Life Insurance Quotes | Instant Life Quotes And Rates

Fri Nov 17 07:07:37 PST 2017

Life insurance is like most other products and services that are available. You can get the basic product, but you can also add different options to your policy. In the insurance industry, those options are commonly referred to as riders. You should be aware that any rider will come with an extra charge in your […]

This article: Five Life Insurance Riders You Need To Be Aware Of is written by Jeff Rose CFP on his blog about Term Life Insurance.

Don't miss the HealthDoers Network Transformation Event August 15, 2017!

by Elizabeth Bishop @ TCPI/PRIME SAN News & Events - PRIME Registry

Wed Jul 26 08:54:04 PDT 2017

We're inviting you to attend this event hosted by our trusted TCPI Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement SAN partners and the HealthDoers Network to learn more about how transformation efforts can improve health. The summit will provide leaders, senior executives, quality improvement and population health professionals theory and insights to help build or sustain cultures that support transformation. Also be sure to attend the opening reception the night before!

Click here to register for this event!          
And don't forget to tweet on Twitter #Transform17

This event is made possible through the funding of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. 

Finding the Bright Spots in Value-Based Care

by Elizabeth Bishop @ TCPI/PRIME SAN News & Events - PRIME Registry

Thu Nov 09 12:54:53 PST 2017

Interesting article in Sept-Oct 2017 Family Practice Management journal, authors Drs. Farzad Mostashari, Jen Brull, Jonathan Lilly, and Julio Navarro argue that while the "transformation shift, from rewarding volume to rewarding value" can feel overwhelming, "it may ultimately give family physicians new opportunities to prosper ... [and] finally be able to offer patients the kind of care that drew them to medicine in the first place – personal, proactive care that provides true value for patients without wasting resources."

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE WITH OPTION TO LOG IN FOR FULL ARTICLE AND AAFP CME CREDIT

Trees for Troops – Free Christmas Trees for Eligible Military Families

by Lizann Lightfoot @ The Military Wallet

Fri Nov 24 08:57:56 PST 2017

When my husband was deployed to Afghanistan, he often mentioned how depressingly sandy and brown it was there. He dreamed of seeing anything green and alive that would remind him of home. Imagine the impact on his unit when they received a live Christmas tree from America at their forward operating base. With a live [...]

How to Save Money When You Get a Windfall of Cash

by Jackie Lam @ Chime Banking

Mon Mar 19 16:02:11 PDT 2018

Ah, there’s nothing quite like receiving a windfall of money. It may come by way of an unexpected inheritance, a work bonus or a job promotion. And depending on how you spend it, that sweet bit of extra cash may leave you feeling either relaxed or stressed out. While it’s tempting to spend it immediately, […]

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Two Marketing Channels You Need to Get Direct Clients in 2018

by Simon Akhrameev @ Successful Freelance Translator

Tue Dec 12 03:54:47 PST 2017

It’s not a secret that translating for direct clients is more profitable than working with intermediaries like translation agencies. For the last three years I gradually shifted from agencies to direct clients and today I’d like to share which client acquisition channels showed the best results in my freelance translation business during 2017 and which […]

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Moody’s Investors Services: What You Need To Know

by Jeff Rose @ Free Term Life Insurance Quotes | Instant Life Quotes And Rates

Wed Jan 10 11:03:04 PST 2018

Shopping around for life insurance can be worse than trying to buy a new car. There are dozens of different types of plans and over 800 companies on the market. Finding the best company and plan for you can be difficult. Every insurance company is different, and all of them are going to have different […]

This article: Moody’s Investors Services: What You Need To Know is written by Jeff Rose CFP on his blog about Term Life Insurance.

Business Travel Greatly Improved By Leisure Activities – Findings From #BTS

by Cavid Nadirov @ Hotel Speak

Fri Mar 23 06:52:01 PDT 2018

GetGuided is on a mission to help everyone get more out of every business trip. Since our mission unsurprisingly led us to the Business Travel Show (#BTS) in London, Europe’s largest specialised event for business travel professionals, we decided to take the opportunity to do some totally unscientific but seriously fun research. So, we asked 165 attendees […]

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How to Get Original Link of StumpleUpon pages from Mobile App

by Ganapathy S @ Sync With Tech - Tech tips, tutorials, guides

Thu Feb 08 12:19:56 PST 2018

You may want to share the StumbleUpon page direct link instead of su link, know how to get the link of an article from the StumbleUpon App for mobile.

Do You Know About the 2017 Tax Filing Extension?

by Liz Oliver @ LRRCU

Thu Mar 15 02:14:14 PDT 2018

The date April 15 is probably as quickly recognizable to most Americans as July 4 or December 25. Traditionally recognized as Tax Day, it’s the deadline for filing your previous year’s tax return.  With one month to go, you may be feeling the pressure and scrambling to get the task completed in the remaining days.  But […]

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Standing Strong Through Family Theft

by Ashley Simons @ Blog - MoCaFi

Wed Mar 21 16:59:21 PDT 2018

Sometimes having a low credit score is not your fault. If you find yourself in a situation where your family member or close friend steals your identity, you are not alone. This happens more than you think. It’s okay to take a moment to be mad. This is different than finding out that some random stranger stole your identity. This is your family or close friend. Someone that you loved and trusted put you at financial risk, but you should keep in mind that they didn’t ruin you. You can turn your credit score around and take control of your financial life.

Get Direct Download links for all Your Google Drive Files at once

by Ganapathy S @ Sync With Tech - Tech tips, tutorials, guides

Tue Feb 06 11:12:15 PST 2018

A Spreadsheet and an Add-on, You will also get to know with whom you have shared your files. If it is not shared you'll get a link to do. All at a place.

My Globe Life Review

by Jeff Rose @ Free Term Life Insurance Quotes | Instant Life Quotes And Rates

Thu Nov 30 06:06:07 PST 2017

Buying life insurance isn’t easy. There are more than 6,000 companies, which leaves you with a lot of choices. Life insurance is the safety net you never want to use, but you need to know it’s there. When you’re shopping around for a plan, you need to find a quality carrier with affordable premiums. One […]

This article: My Globe Life Review is written by Jeff Rose CFP on his blog about Term Life Insurance.

Annals of Family Medicine article proposing Chief Primary Care Medical Officer role for hospitals

by Elizabeth Bishop @ TCPI/PRIME SAN News & Events - PRIME Registry

Thu Aug 24 11:56:37 PDT 2017

From Healthcare Finance, Beth Jones Sanborn, Managing Editor, 

A proposal written by two physicians published in the Annals of Family Medicine suggests creating a "executive-level physician" charged with creating,managing primary care connections across the hospital system. The role would be known as chief primary care medical officer, and the authors proposed that the role be filled by a primary care physician who would work 25 percent of the time in an outpatient clinic setting, another 25 percent as a hospital clinician, and the remaining 50 percent in administration at the hospital leadership level.

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE

RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler User Guide – Schedule Your Military ID Card Appointment Online

by Ryan Guina @ The Military Wallet

Mon Nov 27 11:51:53 PST 2017

Getting a new military ID card can be a simple process if you’re on active duty. You can usually just go to your base personnel office or Pass & ID center during office hours, sign up on the waiting list, and get a new card issued within the hour. But you may need to schedule [...]

8 Things You Must Know to Get a Head Start on Google Apps Script

by Ganapathy S @ Sync With Tech - Tech tips, tutorials, guides

Mon Mar 12 22:26:39 PDT 2018

A handful of things you got to know about Google App Scripts before you start writing one. Get a quick head start which helps you publish your first Add-on.

Stay Fit with an Exercise Budget

by Ashley Simons @ Blog - MoCaFi

Mon Mar 26 11:33:26 PDT 2018

Want to stay healthy, but the gym is too expensive or your schedule is just way too busy? Totally understandable. Maybe a gym isn’t for you. If you are concerned about how expensive it would be to buy your own gym equipment, the great thing about working out is that you don’t need equipment to stay in shape. You can still look and feel your best with these simple hacks to staying in shape:

Welcome to Jekyll!

by @ Direct™ Property Management Software | Hotels and Vacation Rentals

Thu Oct 06 13:57:22 PDT 2016

You’ll find this post in your _posts directory. Go ahead and edit it and re-build the site to see your changes. You can rebuild the site in many different ways, but the most common way is to run jekyll serve, which launches a web server and auto-regenerates your site when a file is updated.

To add new posts, simply add a file in the _posts directory that follows the convention YYYY-MM-DD-name-of-post.ext and includes the necessary front matter. Take a look at the source for this post to get an idea about how it works.

Jekyll also offers powerful support for code snippets:

def print_hi(name)
  puts "Hi, #{name}"
end
print_hi('Tom')
#=> prints 'Hi, Tom' to STDOUT.

Check out the Jekyll docs for more info on how to get the most out of Jekyll. File all bugs/feature requests at Jekyll’s GitHub repo. If you have questions, you can ask them on Jekyll Talk.

Getting Out of Debt: You Can Do It and Here’s How to Get Started

by Liz Oliver @ LRRCU

Thu Jan 18 03:41:02 PST 2018

Most goals or resolutions that people set for themselves are neglected within a few weeks. It’s likely that this happens because people set far-reaching goals for themselves and then lose momentum when they don’t see results right away. A perfect example of this is the financial goal that many people set for themselves: getting out […]

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How to Know the Size and Creation Date of GitHub Repositories

by Ganapathy S @ Sync With Tech - Tech tips, tutorials, guides

Sat Mar 03 06:48:51 PST 2018

Get the size and creation date of GitHub repositories with a click of a button. You don't need any browser extension. It supports private/org repos too.

How to Save Money on Your Utility Bills

by Melanie Lockert @ Chime Banking

Mon Mar 26 11:21:00 PDT 2018

Do you cringe each month when you get your utility bills? When you see a super high bill, do you wonder what happened? We’ve all been there, and high bills for gas, electricity and cable can certainly put a dent in your bank account. But all is not lost. If you want to keep your […]

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Georgia Academy of Family Physicians Chapter President promotes TCPI, PRIME SAN, and COSEHC PTN

by Elizabeth Bishop @ TCPI/PRIME SAN News & Events - PRIME Registry

Mon Apr 18 06:00:00 PDT 2016

GAFP Chapter President, Dr. Mitzi B. Rubin writes chapter members with details on the benefits available to GA family physicians and their practices, through the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative. PRIME SAN Program Manager, Dr. Elizabeth Bishop, and COSEHC PTN Program Director Debra Simmons will be presenting on a TCPI panel at the GAFP Summer CME meeting in Hilton Head – June 10th and 11th. 

Experience Crowdsourced Sales and Marketing Intelligence

by Rachel Chinapen @ RingLead

Thu Mar 01 09:15:52 PST 2018

Discover disruptive data intelligence with our enrichment solution, DMS Enrichment, designed to integrate with and extend the value of RingLead’s end-to-end platform, Data Management Solutions (DMS). Architectured to empower businesses with complete, comprehensive views of customers and buyers, DMS Enrichment fuels sales and marketing with person and company data like direct dials, verified email addresses,…

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Eat Your Way to A Healthy Budget

by Ashley Simons @ Blog - MoCaFi

Mon Mar 12 16:42:55 PDT 2018

Sometimes a grocery shopping experience can be stressful, especially when you want to have the healthiest options in your fridge. If you’re trying to find healthy options for you and your family while on a budget, you came to the right spot.  

22 Free Ways to Get Followers for Your Facebook Business Page

by Simon Akhrameev @ Successful Freelance Translator

Tue Jul 25 02:41:42 PDT 2017

It is no surprise that entrepreneurs promoting their services via Facebook strive to optimize advertising costs. Though reducing them to zero is not possible for a sustainable business, there are some easy methods to promote your Facebook business page, get likes and quality followers for free. In this post, I prepared a set of 22 […]

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Travel and Hospitality Mobile Marketing Trends in 2018

by Dr. Amaliny Hasselbeck @ Hotel Speak

Mon Mar 19 06:06:59 PDT 2018

Hospitality is a way of receiving and entertaining guests with kindness and generosity, while mobile marketing connects you to your guests. Therefore, the hospitality industry and mobile marketing fit perfectly together. Mobile marketing is a customer-oriented way to promote your hotel, cruise liner, restaurant, travel agency or whatever hospitality niche you may be in. Rising […]

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Best Military Money Books – Recommended Books to Help You Achieve Financial Independence

by Ryan Guina @ The Military Wallet

Tue Dec 19 08:54:22 PST 2017

Military members, veterans, and their family members face an assortment of financial challenges that are unique to our community. As military members and veterans, we may find ourselves frequently traveling, being exposed to deployments and special duty assignments, dealing with unique pay and benefits programs, and working through other financial challenges. We also have a [...]

Martin Luther King Jr. Addresses Economic Justice

by Ashley Simons @ Blog - MoCaFi

Mon Jan 15 20:51:30 PST 2018

Today’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorates the 50th anniversary of his legacy. There are sure to be lengthy discussions on his nonviolent approach during segregation and numerous broadcasting segments of his infamous I Have A Dream speech. Of course, these are all very powerful and valuable discussions, especially during these recent times of increased public attention to activism concerning issues that continue to perpetuate the disenfranchisement and systemic injustices faced by communities of color. However, in discussion of King’s messages of equality, what often gets overlooked was his support of economic justice for all people - especially black and brown folk.

Webinar: Coordinating Mental Health Care with Psychiatrists

by Elizabeth Skees @ TCPI/PRIME SAN News & Events - PRIME Registry

Tue Mar 14 09:59:25 PDT 2017

Wednesday March 22, 2017, 12:00 pm ET

In this free webinar, presented by the American Psychiatric Association, primary care physicians will be introduced to the Collaborative Care Model – an evidence-based integrated care model that can help your practice increase access to quality behavioral health care while improving outcomes. In January 2017, CMS released payment codes specifically for this model of care. Join the webinar and learn more about the model, the reimbursement codes, and how to connect with a psychiatrist in your area.  See more information on this flyer. 

Presenters:

• ƒƒKristin Kroeger, APA’s Chief of Policy, Programs, & Partnership and Tristan Gorrindo, M.D., APA’s Director of Education
• ƒƒJohn Kern, MD, AIMS Center at the University of Washington
• ƒƒRay Rion, MD, Packard Health

Details:

Date:       Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Time:       12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (EST)
Sign Up:  http://APApsy.ch/PCPwebinar

Getting Help From Your Vendors

by Steve Lehr @ RingLead

Thu Mar 22 11:44:31 PDT 2018

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Successfully Plan for Holiday Shopping on a Budget [Downloadable Budget Sheet]

by Kara Vincent @ LRRCU

Wed Nov 15 04:02:02 PST 2017

‘Tis the season to be jolly! ‘Tis the season for the gifts, decorations, family, friends, and children on their best behavior. ‘Tis the season for overloaded shopping bags, impulse buying, and credit card bills. Wait! That doesn’t sound as cheery. In 2016, according to a survey conducted by The American Research Group Inc., Americans spent […]

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Announcements of Note from the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP)

by Elizabeth Bishop @ TCPI/PRIME SAN News & Events - PRIME Registry

Thu Aug 10 13:39:21 PDT 2017

EHR Incentive Program Hardship Exception Application Due by October 1

Eligible professionals (EPs) who are first-time participants in the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program in 2017 are eligible to apply for a one-time hardship exception by October 1, 2017. A first-time EP may apply for this one-time significant hardship to avoid a 2018 payment adjustment if:

• The EP is a first-time participant in the EHR Incentive Program in CY 2017 and intends to participate in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program in CY 2017
• The EP is transitioning to Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for the 2017 performance period
• The EP intends to report on measures specified for the Advancing Care Information performance category under the MIPS in 2017

For More Information:

• Hardship Exception Instructions
• EHR Incentive Programs website

• Quality Payment Program Service Center at 866-288-8292 (TTY 877-715-6222) or QPP@cms.hhs.gov
• EHR Information Center at 888-734-6433 (press 1)

Quality Payment Program Hardship Exception Application for 2017 Transition Year Open

The Quality Payment Program Hardship Exception Application for the 2017 transition year is available on the Quality Payment Program website. Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians and groups may qualify for a reweighting of their Advancing Care Information performance category score to 0% of the final score and can submit a hardship exception application for one of the following specified reasons:

• Insufficient internet connectivity
• Extreme and uncontrollable circumstances
• Lack of control over the availability of Certified EHR Technology (CEHRT)

There are some MIPS eligible clinicians who are considered Special Status, who will be automatically reweighted (or exempted in the case of MIPS eligible clinicians participating in a MIPS Alternative Payment Model) and do not need to submit a Quality Payment Program Hardship Exception Application.

Quality Payment Program: Explanation of Special Status Calculation — Correction

CMS recently sent a message incorrectly stating that clinicians considered to have “special status” would be exempt from the Quality Payment Program. These circumstances are applicable for rural, non-patient facing and hospital-based clinicians, as well as clinicians in Health Professional Shortage Areas and small practices. Special status affects the number of total measures, activities, or entire categories that an individual clinician or group must report. Individual clinicians or groups with special status are not exempt from the Quality Payment Program because of their special status determination.

5 Creative Habits That Will Keep Your Finances On Track

by Ben Luthi @ Chime Banking

Tue Mar 27 13:29:00 PDT 2018

Improving your financial situation may seem as easy as saving more money and decreasing your expenses. But here’s the thing: if you want to see long-term improvements, you’ve got to first establish some good financial habits. This will help you both get on the right track and achieve your money goals. Financial habits are really […]

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2018 IRS Tax Refund Schedule (2017 Tax Year) – When Will I Receive My Tax Refund?

by Ryan Guina @ The Military Wallet

Fri Jan 05 14:47:03 PST 2018

When it comes to filing a federal tax return, there are a few questions that people care about more than any other – how much am I paying on taxes, how much will I get back in my tax refund, and when will I receive it? Everything else, the say, is just details. There is [...]

5 Tips for Getting Hospitality Hiring Right

by Dean Harkins @ Hotel Speak

Mon Mar 26 15:23:50 PDT 2018

It’s a competitive market out there and with the recent booms in the economy, people are always on the lookout for new travel, entertainment, and leisure experiences. While this is great news for hotels, restaurants, and casinos, it sure can be a challenge trying to keep up with the demand. So how do you ensure […]

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Car insurance in South Dakota

by Andy Frakes @ finder US

Tue Mar 27 10:19:54 PDT 2018

Find and compare the cheapest car insurance options in South Dakota. Learn about the state's auto insurance laws and steps you should take after an accident.

Creating Your Credit Score From Scratch: Do’s and Don'ts

by Ashley Simons @ Blog - MoCaFi

Mon Feb 19 09:30:00 PST 2018

For those of us who are just starting to think about credit, don’t worry. You don’t have to be wandering around in the dark. Creating credit is about more than just getting your first credit card. You also have to use it responsibly. We want to make the steps you need to build your credit from scratch transparent and simple. Here are a few Do’s and Don’ts to help you achieve your credit goals: