One of the benefits of reporting for MIPS is that practices and clinicians can choose the participating option that best fits their needs. The participation options available to you depend on your eligibility status and …

Ready or not, Quarter 4 of the 2023 MIPS Performance Year is almost here, and HCIS wants to assist all eligible clinicians and groups throughout the data collection and submission processes. The timeline for the …

Once the 2023 Performance Year (PY) has concluded on December 31, 2023, CMS will assess your performance in the Quality Performance Category based on the quality measure data you submit during the data submission period. The …

“Collection Type” refers to the method used in gathering data for a MIPS quality measure. Although one quality measure can be collected via different methods, each has unique reporting instructions. You should follow the specifications …

While collecting data for MIPS over the course of a Performance Year, it’s possible that you or your practice may encounter circumstances that make it impossible to meet MIPS program requirements. To combat this, CMS …

The Promoting Interoperability category of MIPS focuses on using certified electronic health records (CEHRT) to improve patient access to their health data, enhance information exchange between clinicians and pharmacies, and boost systematic healthcare data collection …

The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) surveys, overseen by the CAHPS Consortium, are used by CMS to evaluate patient experiences. These standardized surveys are crucial for the Value-Based Purchasing initiatives, where CMS …

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that MVP Registration is now open through November 30, 2023. In our recent blog posts and webinars, we’ve discussed what MVPs are as well as …

MIPS eligible clinicians have three reporting options to meet the MIPS reporting requirements: Traditional MIPS, the Alternative Payment Model (APM) Performance Pathway (APP), and MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs):  MVPs are a voluntary reporting option that …

Now that we’re in the middle of MIPS Performance Year 23, it’s more important than ever to stay on top of the latest information, terminology, and resources that relate to MIPS submissions. Here is your …

With the newest changes to the MIPS 2023 Final Rule, it’s never too early to begin reporting for PY23. Here are some tips for getting started.  Determine Eligibility of your Clinicians  In order to be …

MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) are the newest reporting option for the Merit-Based Incentive Payment Program in the 2023 reporting year. Here is a brief overview of how they work, and how they will affect next …