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Scripps ACO is committed to providing clear and timely information to our participants. In this era of complex and unprecedented change within the health care industry, effective communication is more important than ever.
ACO Update is an ongoing newsletter for Scripps ACO providers. It provides resources and addresses rules and regulations that impact your practice, from changes in physician reimbursement to new reporting requirements. It also provides updates and announcements about the Scripps ACO, such as upcoming deadlines or new contracts.
Whenever a new issue becomes available, we e-mail it directly to participating practices.
Review past issues of ACO Update
Review past issues of ACO Update
We also archive all issues below, saving you time when you want to find a specific issue later.
2023 issues
Issue 86 – January 2023 – Provider/Practice Change Requirements (PDF, 170 KB)
Issue 87 – February 2023 – Annual Wellness Visits (PDF, 230 KB)
Issue 88 – July 2023 – Bonus Distribution (PDF, 250 KB)
Issue 89 – August 2023 – Promoting Interoperability CMS Guidelines (PDF, 200 KB)
Issue 90 – September 2023 – Shared Savings Performance Update (PDF, 240 KB)
2022 issues
Issue 76 – January 2022 – Annual Wellness Visit Reminder (PDF, 180 KB)
Issue 77 – February 2022 – Provider/Practice Change Requirements (PDF, 180 KB)
Issue 78 – February 2022 – Promoting Interoperability Requirements (PDF, 210 KB)
Issue 79 – March 2022 – Staff Credentialing Privileging (PDF, 200 KB)
Issue 80 – April 2022 – ACO Master Participation Agreement (PDF, 230 KB)
Issue 81 – July 2022 – ACO APM Bonus Distribution (PDF, 240 KB)
Issue 82 – August 2022 – Provider/Practice Change Requirements (PDF, 270 KB)
Issue 83 – September 2022 – Shared Savings Performance Update (PDF, 240 KB)
Issue 84 – October 2022 – Promoting Interoperability Reporting Changes (PDF, 200 KB)
Issue 85 – December 2022 – Qualcomm Premier Plan Updates and Reminders (PDF, 250 KB)
2021 issues
- Issue 67 – January 2021 – Scripps ACO Advanced Care Resources (PDF, 500 KB)
- Issue 68 – February 2021 – Promoting Interoperability (PI) Reporting Reminder (PDF, 110 KB)
- Issue 69 – March 2021 – Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) Reminders (PDF, 160 KB)
- Issue 70 – July 2021 – MSSP Quality Reporting Changes (PDF, 250 KB)
- Issue 71 – August 2021 – MSSP Quality Reporting Changes Extended Deadline (PDF, 230 KB)
- Issue 72 – September 2021 – Scripps Virtual Advance Care Planning (PDF, 180 KB)
- Issue 73 – October 2021 – CMS Hardship Exemption Deadline (PDF, 280 KB)
- Issue 74 – November 2021 – Qualcomm Premier Plan Reminders (PDF, 280 KB)
- Issue 75 – December 2021 – New Qualcomm Premier Plan Member Benefits (PDF, 220 KB)
2020 issues
- Issue 54 – January 2020 – Annual Wellness Visits (PDF, 500 KB)
- Issue 55 – February 2020 – Promoting Interoperability Reporting Reminder (PDF, 280 KB)
- Issue 57 – April 2020 – COVID-19 Physician Resources (PDF, 110 KB)
- Issue 58 – May 2020 – Iris Virtual Advance Care Planning Program (PDF, 490 KB)
- Issue 59 – June 2020 – Telehealth Resources for Providers (PDF, 130 KB)
- Issue 60 – July 2020 – Scripps ACO Credentialing Updates (PDF, 490 KB)
- Issue 61 – August 2020 – How to Find an In-Network Provider in Qualcomm Premier Plans (PDF, 160 KB)
- Issue 62 – September 2020 – Scripps ACO Achieves Qualifying APM Participant Status (PDF, 480 KB)
- Issue 64 – October 2020 – Hardship Exemption Application for Promoting Interoperability is Now Open (PDF, 160 KB)
- Issue 65 – November 2020 – 2019 Quality Payment Performance Scores (PDF, 490 KB)
- Issue 66 – December 2020 – Qualcomm Premier Plan Reminders (PDF, 210 KB)
2019 issues
- Issue 31 – January 2019 – Scripps HealthExpress (PDF, 510 KB)
- Issue 32 – January 2019 – New Qualcomm Premier Plan Membership Cards (PDF, 490 KB)
- Issue 33 – January 2019 – 24/7 Nurse Triage Services for Qualcomm Premier Members (PDF, 380 KB)
- Issue 34 – February 2019 – What Does It Mean to Be Part of the Scripps ACO? (PDF, 490 KB)
- Issue 35 – February 2019 – Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Reporting Reminder (PDF, 370 KB)
- Issue 36 – February 2019 – Medicare Shared Savings Plan Quality Data Audit (PDF, 490 KB)
- Issue 37 – February 2019 – Preventive Versus Diagnostic Care (PDF, 370 KB)
- Issue 38 – March 2019 – Depression Screenings for MSSP Patients (PDF, 580 KB)
- Issue 39 – March 2019 – Promoting Interoperability (PI) Reporting Reminder (PDF, 210 KB)
- Issue 40 – March 2019 – Is Your Practice Up to Date in PECOS? (PDF, 490 KB)
- Issue 41 – April 2019 – Provider or Practice Changes Checklist Reminder (PDF, 390 KB)
- Issue 42 – April 2019 – Skilled Nursing Facilities (PDF, 480 KB)
- Issue 43 – May 2019 – Overview of MSSP Quality Reporting (PDF, 160 KB)
- Issue 44 – May 2019 – Scripps ACO Tip: Outpatient Surgery Centers (PDF, 480 KB)
- Issue 45 – May 2019 – Scripps ACO Tip: Preferred Home Health Network (PDF, 290 KB)
- Issue 46 – June 2019 – ACO CAHPS Survey (PDF, 170 KB)
- Issue 47 – July 2019 – Scripps Advanced Care Clinic (PDF, 500 KB)
- Issue 48 – August 2019 – CEHR ACO Requirements (PDF, 480 KB)
- Issue 49 – August 2019 – MSSP Enhanced Track (PDF, 320 KB)
- Issue 50 – September 2019 – ACO Provider Engagement Survey Results (PDF, 490 KB)
- Issue 51 – October 2019 – Hardship Exemption (PDF, 420 KB)
- Issue 52 – November 2019 – Quality Payment Performance Scores (PDF, 500 KB)
- Issue 53 – December 2019 – New ACO Beneficiary Notification Requirement (PDF, 170 KB)
2018 issues
- Issue 15 – January 2018 – Scripps Community Connect and Epic EHR (PDF, 460 KB)
- Issue 16 – March 2018 – Qualcomm Premier Plans Provider Directory (PDF, 510 KB)
- Issue 17 – April 2018 – Quality Reporting Update, Performance Year 2017 (PDF, 410 KB)
- Issue 18 – May 2018 – Checklist for Provider/Practice Changes (PDF, 700 KB)
- Issue 19 – May 2018 – Important Name Change Announcement (PDF, 370 KB)
- Issue 20 – June 2018 – New Scripps ACO Credentialing Process (PDF, 280 KB)
- Issue 21 – August 2018 – Important Changes to Hardship Exemptions (PDF, 390 KB)
- Issue 22 – September 2018 – Scripps ACO Achieves Qualifying APM Participant Status (PDF, 450 KB)
- Issue 23 – September 2018 – Checklist for Provider/Practice Changes (PDF, 680 KB)
- Issue 24 – September 2018 – Qualcomm Premier Plans: How to Find an In-Network Provider (PDF, 440 KB)
- Issue 25 – October 2018 – Scripps ACO Tips for Delivering Cost-Effective Care (PDF, 600 KB)
- Issue 26 – October 2018 – Scripps Community Connect Offers Flexibility (PDF, 460 KB)
- Issue 27 – October 2018 – Scripps MSSP Performance Year 2017 Final Results (PDF, 530 KB)
- Issue 28 – November 2018 – Access to Epic via EpicCare Link (PDF, 480 KB)
- Issue 29 – December 2018 – Qualcomm Premier Plan Medication FAQs (PDF, 320 KB)
- Issue 30 – December 2018 – Skilled Nursing Facility: Direct Admission Process (PDF, 490 KB)
2017 issues
- Issue 1 – February 2017 – MSSP Track 3 Announcement (PDF, 340 KB)
- Issue 2 – March 2017 – Quality Reporting, Part 1 (PDF, 400 KB)
- Issue 3 – March 2017 – Quality Reporting, Part 2 (PDF, 520 KB)
- Issue 4a – April 2017 – PECOS Overview (PDF, 410 KB)
- Issue 4b – June 2017 – CMS MIPS Notification (PDF, 510 KB)
- Issue 5 – June 2017 – Qualcomm Contract Announcement (PDF, 420 KB)
- Issue 6 – August 2017 – Advancing Care Information (ACI) Reporting, Part 1 (PDF, 600 KB)
- Issue 7 – September 2017 – Your Scripps ACO Practice Outreach Managers (PDF, 420 KB)
- Issue 8 – September 2017 – MSSP Provider Dashboard (PDF, 420 KB)
- Issue 9 – September 2017 – Update on CMS MIPS Notification (PDF, 520 KB)
- Issue 10 – October 2017 – Scripps ACO Achieves Qualifying Provider (QP) Status (PDF, 410 KB)
- Issue 11 – October 2017 – CAHPS Survey Overview (PDF, 490 KB)
- Issue 12 – November 2017 – ACI Reporting, Part 2 (PDF, 500 KB)
- Issue 13 – December 2017 – ACI Reporting, Part 3 (PDF, 510 KB)
- Issue 14 – December 2017 – Year-End ACO Update (PDF, 410 KB)