MACRA
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) established Medicare's Quality Payment Program, including MIPS and Advanced Alternative Payment Models.
Definition
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) established Medicare's Quality Payment Program, including MIPS and Advanced Alternative Payment Models.
Why it matters
MACRA is part of the Coding vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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