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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Payment Program (QPP) is a critical framework for   ophthalmologists   participating in Medicare, aimed at improving care quality while reducing administrative burden. For ophthalmology practices, meeting QPP deadlines is essential to avoid penalties, secure incentives, and maintain financial stability. As of May 2025, CMS has outlined key deadlines for the 2024 performance year, with implications for the upcoming 2025 performance year. Missing these deadlines can result in a 9% payment penalty, a significant hit for eye care practices managing high-cost procedures like cataract surgery or glaucoma treatment. This article explores the QPP deadlines, their impact on ophthalmology, and how EHNOTE, an  ophthalmology-specific EHR platform , can help practices stay compliant and thrive in 2025. Understanding QPP Deadlines for 2024 and Beyond The QPP, which includes the  Merit-Based Incentive Paym...

  Understanding the Proposed Rule The new rule from ONC  seeks to update three key certification criteria to support electronic image exchange: transitions of care, application access, and standardized API for patient and population services. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on physical media like CD-ROMs for sharing diagnostic images and promote more efficient, secure methods of data exchange. ONC ehr certification rule Starting January 1, 2028, certified  EHR s will need to include imaging links that allow viewing or retrieval of images over a network. This encompasses both diagnostic-quality images and lower-resolution images, facilitating better access and utilization of medical imaging data. The Importance of Imaging in Ophthalmology For ophthalmologists , access to detailed imaging is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. High-quality images of the eye, such as those from Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and fundus photography, are essentia...