Reference no: EM133281846
Background
Jane Doe has participated in quality initiatives, but nothing very formal, and she has not submitted any data. Without anything formal, and with the passing of MACRA as it is proposed, she will not be able to bill for Medicare services unless she changes her practice.
-Some physicians have decided to manage the quality data and reporting on their own.
-Some physicians have decided to affiliate with an ACO, and participate in alternative payment models that would comply with the MACRA guidelines.
Options available to Jane Doe
Based on research with the options to comply with MACRA, Jane Doe only has 2 choices. List the pro and cons to each option below.
Option 1: Some physicians have decided to manage the quality data and reporting on their own.
Pros:
Cons:
Options 2: Some physicians have decided to affiliate with an ACO, and participate in alternative payment models that would comply with the MACRA guidelines.
Pros:
Cons: