The 2019 Proposed Rule for Year Three of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) under the Quality Payment Program (QPP) has been published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Notable in this latest release is that while previous years’ regulations for the QPP have been released independently, for calendar year 2019 CMS has included proposed rules for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).

If you are contemplating a change in your practice, please notify CAP as soon as possible so our Membership Services Department can review your options with you and make your coverage transition a smooth one.

Many employers see dental and vision coverage only as nice-to-have benefits in a tight labor market. But offering dental and vision insurance can also reduce healthcare costs. Eye exams and dental exams can uncover diseases early, reducing the chances that a patient will need a more serious and costly medical intervention.

You probably know that as a CAP member, you get far more than just superior medical liability protection. But many physician members and their staff are still not aware of the full breadth of free and discounted benefits we make available through our CAPAdvantage program. 

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has certified California’s Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES). Therefore, effective October 2, 2018, it will become mandatory for all healthcare practitioners who prescribe to consult and review the CURES 2.0 system prior to prescribing, ordering, administering, or furnishing a Schedule II-IV controlled substance.