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  In the United States, the way physicians are reimbursed has changed fundamentally over the past decade. The shift did not come from technology vendors or healthcare startups. It came from federal policy. The  Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA)  reshaped how clinicians are paid under Medicare, replacing older reporting programs with the  Quality Payment Program (QPP).  Physicians now participate either through the  Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)  or through Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs). For ophthalmology practices, this transformation has quietly altered the role of the EHR. What used to be a documentation system has become something far more consequential: the operational infrastructure that determines whether a practice earns incentives, avoids penalties, and demonstrates measurable quality of care. The most effective  ophthalmology EHR systems  today are not simply digital charting tools. They ...

  As an ophthalmologist, you’re dedicated to preserving vision, but in 2025, navigating the   Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)   is just as critical to preserving your practice’s financial health.   MIPS , part of CMS’s Quality Payment Program, rewards or penalizes clinicians based on performance in quality, cost, improvement activities, and interoperability. For eye care specialists, getting MIPS right can mean a positive payment adjustment of up to 9%—or a penalty of up to 9% if you fall short. Let’s break down the process into clear, actionable steps to ensure your success in MIPS reporting for 2025, helping you avoid penalties, maximize scores, and focus on what matters: your patients. Step 1: Confirm Your Eligibility and Participation Status First, determine if you’re required to participate in MIPS for 2025. As an ophthalmologist, you’re likely eligible if you’re a Medicare Part B clinician (e.g., MD, DO, or OD) and meet the low-volume threshold crit...