Frequently Asked Questions 

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• How do we find out which EHRs have a reliable ICD-10 crosswalk?
• I am being pressured to join an ACO. Does the AAN or TNS have any guidelines or recommendations for Neurologists before signing an ACO contract?
• For Meaningful Use 2, what qualifies as a transfer of care for the medical reconciliation objective?
• Does the AAN or TNS have any educational courses for practice administrators on Meaningful Use 2 or ICD-10?
• What are the changes between Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Medicare EHR Incentive Program?
• How can a Neurologist learn more about the advantages to hiring an Advances Practice Provider (APP)?
• What is Meaningful Use (MU)?
• I'm a solo practitioner not currently participating in Meaningful Use (MU), how do I avoid penalties in the future?
• What is the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS)?
• What are the Neurology-specific PQRS Measures?
• What are the 2015 PQRS Payment Penalties for not participating in PQRS?
• What are the 2016 PQRS Payment Penalties for not participating in PQRS?
• I'm a solo practitioner and I haven't started participating in PQRS-is it too late to avoid the 2017 Payment Penalties?
• How many physicians nationwide are participating in PQS and Meaningful Use?
• What is the Value Based Payment Modifier (VBPM)?
• How will the Value Based Payment Modifier (VBPM) impart small or solo practices?
• What is a CMS Informal Review?
• What are some examples of different ACO models?
• What is the Medicare Shared Savings Program?
• What is the Freedom of Information Act?
• How many Neurologist are participating in Maintenance of Certification (MOC)?