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Managed Care Nursing

Category - Healthcare Economics

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Which statement is not true regarding MACRA?
  1. CMS released the final rule for MACRA in October of 2016
  2. The MACRA effective date was January 1, 2017.
  3. Providers who participate will receive a 2% increase of reimbursements by 2019.
  4. Providers who do not participate will receive a 4% decrease of reimbursement by 2019.
Explanation
Answer: C- It is not true that providers who participate in MACRA receive a 2% increase of reimbursements by 2019.

This Act allows providers to benefit through incentives and rewards for ensuring high quality health care delivery. There is not a definitive percentage increase to reimbursements. There is a penalty for providers who do not participate. They will receive a 4% decrease of reimbursement by 2019 and penalty applied each year.
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