Participation in MOC Part IV

Activity ID

Activity Weighting

Subcategory Name

Patient Safety and Practice Assessment

Activity Description

In order to receive credit for this activity, a MIPS eligible clinician must participate in Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part IV. Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part IV requires clinicians to perform monthly activities across practice to regularly assess performance by reviewing outcomes addressing identified areas for improvement and evaluating the results.

Some examples of activities that can be completed to receive MOC Part IV credit are: the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Approved Quality Improvement (AQI) Program, National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Clinical Quality Coach, Quality Practice Initiative Certification Program, American Board of Medical Specialties Practice Performance Improvement Module, or American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Simulation Education Network, for improving professional practice including participation in a local, regional or national outcomes registry or quality assessment program; specialty-specific activities including Safety Certification in Outpatient Practice Excellence (SCOPE); American Psychiatric Association (APA) Performance in Practice modules.

Validation

Participation in MOC Part IV including a local, regional, or national outcomes registry or quality assessment program and performance of monthly activities to assess and address practice performance

Suggested Documentation

1) Participation in Maintenance of Certification from ABMS Member Board - Documentation of participation in Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part IV from an ABMS member board including participation in a local, regional or national outcomes registry or quality assessment program; and
2) Monthly Activities to Assess Performance - Documented performance of monthly activities across practice to assess performance in practice by reviewing outcomes, addressing areas of improvement, and evaluating the results