Everything I Do Counts: Quality of Care in Rheumatology

Moderator(s)

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  Linda Russell, MD

  Rheumatologist
  Hospital for Special Surgery

Speaker(s)

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  Angus Worthing, MD

  Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, PC
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  Alexis Ogdie, MD, MSCE

  University of Pennsylvania
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  Gabriela Schmajuk, MD, MS

  UCSF
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  Puneet Bajaj, MD, MPH

  UT Southwestern

With the implementation of MACRA, quality metrics have played an increasing role in both improving patient care and determining reimbursement. This session will focus on updates on MACRA’s quality measure requirements, and new quality measures developed through the ACR. After reviewing a background of why MACRA came to be, we will update members on the ACR’s recent progress in improving quality measurement in rheumatology, including high-priority measures focused on patient safety and patient-reported outcomes. Finally, the session will wrap up with a practical approach to applying these measures in the clinic.

Learning Objectives:

• Review how MACRA has shaped the administrative aspects of clinical practice
• Discuss upcoming changes in MACRA, including the new MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs)
• Apply strategies to implement new quality measures in practice

Presentations:

• 5:15 PM – 5:25 PM ET

  MACRA: A History and Update
  Angus Worthing, MD – Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, PC
• 5:25 PM – 5:35 PM ET

  New Quality Performance Outcome Measures from ACR
  Alexis Ogdie, MD, MSCE – University of Pennsylvania; Gabriela Schmajuk, MD, MS – UCSF
• 5:35 PM – 5:45 PM ET

  Practical Implementation of Quality Measures in Daily Practice
  Puneet Bajaj, MD, MPH – UT Southwestern
• 5:45 PM – 6:00 PM ET

  Q&A