Guiding a healthier future for patients

We are proud to share that Anwar Kazi, CEO of IntraCare, has been recognized by the Institute of Medieval and Post-Medieval Studies (IMPMS) for his leadership, vision, and contributions to advancing healthcare. Under Anwar’s leadership, IntraCare has continued to expand its healthcare footprint, growing to 16 employed clinics while strengthening its commitment to value-based care, patient access, and improved health outcomes. His vision has also been instrumental in advancing IntraCare’s clinical research initiatives, helping create new opportunities for patients to access innovative treatments and supporting the continued growth of research across our communities. This recognition reflects Anwar’s dedication to building a stronger, more innovative, and patient-centered healthcare organization and the collective efforts of the entire IntraCare team that continues to bring this vision to life every day. Congratulations to Anwar Kazi on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you to IMPMS especially President, Dr. M. Basheer Ahmed, Mr. Shahid Bajwa and rest of the respected board members of IMPMS for acknowledging Anwar’s contributions to healthcare leadership and innovation. We look forward to continuing this journey of growth, transformation, and meaningful impact.

It gives us immense pride to announce that Premier Patient Healthcare (now known as IntraCare Premier ACO) is Ranked #1 in Texas with respect to Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) performance for the year 2021. This was revealed recently via multiple publications including Texas Medical Association. In MSSP, ACOs across the country contributed to savings worth $1.66 billion in performance year 2021 while delivering highest quality of patient care. Over $680 million of this total comes from Texas-based ACOs, giving the state a leading spot in helping the nation save money on healthcare and staying healthy. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made the announcement revealing the numbers while highlighting the contribution of the state. What’s fueling our excitement is the ranking of Premier Patient Healthcare (now known as IntraCare), which is a testament to our commitment of providing a chance to every patient to enjoy a healthy, high quality life, while empowering physicians to be recognized for their financial and care contribution. We contribute this success to our awesome physician partners, team members and community leaders. This is the fifth consecutive year where ACOs have generated savings while delivering high-quality results. Click here to read the Texas Medical Association publication.

A RECENT SURVEY SHOWED THAT ONLY 18% OF U.S. PHYSICIANS HAVE EVEN A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE NEW PAYMENT REGULATIONS UNDER MACRA. FOLLOWING IS A SIMPLE PRIMER TO HELP YOU BE IN THE KNOW. Under MACRA, new CMS regulations are now in place to further shift reimbursements from fee-for-service for a strict value-based model. Ramp-up began in 2015 and will fully eliminate FFS as we know it by 2021. To be reimbursed, physicians must either participate in a Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) or be part of an Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM), like an ACO. Although this shift represents a first step to a fresh start for a better, smarter Medicare that fosters healthier patients and a sustainable ecosystem, it will have significant and long-reaching impact on independent providers. MIPS, in particular, represents a unique threat, being likened by experts as “The Wild West” where independent providers will be left to fend for themselves in an unpredictable and inhospitable environment. In contrast, MACRA does not change how any particular APM functions or rewards value. Instead, it creates extra incentives for APM participation. Bottom Line Under MIPS – Earning Ceilings and Likely Loss of Income – Odds stacked against independent providers with 87% of solo practitioners projected to incur ongoing income penalties of up to 9% by 2022 APM Model under a Premier ACO – Zero Negatives and No Earning Ceilings – Premier leverages regulations in your favor and mitigates risk, provides stepwise, effective programs and technology to help you generate nearly uncapped income, including an additional 5% lump sum bonus NOT available under MIPS. Premier is dedicated to anticipating, demystifying and adapting to shifting regulations like these for the benefit of Premier Partner Physicians. To learn more about how we can help you secure your future and maximize practice income under current and future regulatory changes, we encourage you to contact us at engage@theintracare.com.