CMS Extends 2023 MIPS Submission and EUC Deadline

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Eyeglass Rule, officially titled 16 CFR Part 456, is a regulation that mandates eyecare providers to provide patients with a copy of their eyeglass prescription immediately after an eye examination. This rule applies regardless of whether the patient requests the prescription, and even if the examination does not indicate a change in the prescription.   The FTC Eyeglass Rule will go into effect September 2024.   Rule Highlights: Automatic Release of Prescription: After completing an eye exam, you must provide the patient with a copy of their eyeglass prescription, even if they do not ask for it. No Conditions or

Our support operations have been fully restored. Services for our credit card processing partner Nexio have also been fully restored. Eligibility checks for most carriers have been restored as well. A banner in the PM will provide status updates for the remaining carriers. We thank you for your patience and apologize for the inconvenience.

 A software update from the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has inadvertently disrupted IT systems globally. Although most of our systems were unaffected, our primary remote support tool (LogMeIn Rescue) is currently offline. Consequently, our remote support capabilities have been impacted. Our support team is unable to access customer systems using this tool. However, we can connect to remote systems using an alternative, customer-initiated tool. As a result, we are unable to perform certain remote tasks, which may lead to support delays and cancellations. Additionally, our credit card processing partner, Nexio, is currently unable to process credit card transactions, and certain eligibility checks are failing. We thank

We are excited to introduce NewCrop Rx v2!   Our development team has been collaborating closely with our ePrescribing vendor to bring you the latest version of NewCrop Rx. The new platform is designed to enhance usability and reliability, offering a host of new features including: A fresh, modern, and intuitive interface. Real-time benefits information (including alternative drug options). Customized SIG builders. New drop-down menus and much more! To ensure a seamless transition, please review the Migration Guide prior to your transition.   To assist you in mastering the ePrescribing process and optimizing your transition experience, the following resources are also available: Get Started Guide

As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, remember to review your MIPS figures before diving into the pool! We suggest scheduling regular meetings with your Verana Practice Experience Manager (PEM) to review your 2024 data and keeping a close eye on your Quality Dashboard to ensure a seamless end-of-year attestation process. This is an ideal opportunity to make any essential workflow adjustments and enhance your performance for the year. If you intend to attest to PI for 2024, your attestation period must commence no later than July 4, 2024. MIPS 2024 Deadlines (subject to change) July 4, 2024 – First day of the final 180-day attestation

The start of a new year means it’s time to attest for MIPS! Keep an eye out for emails from Verana notifying you of tasks that need completion, as well as when your data is ready for submission. Your Verana Practice Experience Manager (PEM) or an EyeMD EMR Application Specialist will be happy to assist you with your attestation.   DEADLINE FOR MIPS 2023 ATTESTATION IS MARCH 31, 2024 Looking forward to MIPS 2024   Please continue to work with your Verana Health IRIS registry Practice Experience Manager (PEM) on a regular basis to review your Quality Dashboard to avoid end-of-year attestation surprises.   2024