In addition, we propose to modify 425.312(a)(2)(iii) to require ACOs under preliminary prospective assignment with retrospective reconciliation to provide the standardized written notification to a subset of the Medicare FFS beneficiary population that is more likely to be assigned to the ACO, when compared to the population of beneficiaries who must receive the written notification under current 425.312(a)(2)(iii)
(e) Appeal procedures for civil money penalties
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We believe that using benchmarks based in the performance period is a better approach for the cost performance category than using benchmarks based on historical data because different payment policies ( may apply during the historical period than during the performance period, which may affect the cost of care for patients treated by MIPS eligible clinicians
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