Clinical Social Work Practice Tools:
PQRS & Measurement

The Medicare Access and Chip Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) ended the Sustainable Growth Rate formula for clinical social work reimbursement and established a quality payment incentive program known as the Quality Payment Program (QPP).

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the final rule for the 2019 Physician Fee Schedule on November 1, 2018.

NASW members are contacting the association with questions they have about MACRA. To help members prepare for the implementation of MACRA, NASW has compiled a list of frequently asked questions.

Clinical social workers who are Medicareproviders will be required to participate in MACRA beginning January 1, 2019.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is informing clinical social workers who are Medicare Part B providers whether they will be receiving a 2018 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) negative payment adjustment beginning January 1, 2018.