The MIPS Promoting Interoperability category focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology to enhance patient access to their medical records and promote the transfer of data among healthcare clinicians. In this updated blog, we'll explore the latest PI reporting requirements for 2024 and offer tips to enhance reporting success.

We understand that keeping track of important dates for MIPS reporting can be a challenge, so we have prepared a list of key dates to mark on your calendars for your MIPS reporting. Knowing what to do, and when, throughout the calendar year can help you maximize your MIPS reporting.

The U.S. healthcare system has long struggled with establishing an efficient and effective process for storing and sharing patients’ medical information, but the adoption of the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources standard, known as FHIR, is now paving the way for transformative change in this area. FHIR is not only a solution for the seamless exchange of health information but also can alleviate the burden on providers who need to adhere to various quality data reporting mandates. In this article, we'll explain what FHIR is, how it can ease quality data reporting compliance in programs like the Merit-based Payment Incentive System (MIPS) and the Alternative Payment Model Performance Pathway (APP), and what healthcare providers can do today to connect with FHIR.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the QPP Participation Status Tool for the 2023 performance year. Clinicians can now verify their final 2023 eligibility for the Merit-based Incentive Payment Program (MIPS) by entering their individual National Provider Identifier (NPI) into the tool or checking their MDinteractive account dashboard. Clinicians can also check their eligibility in an Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM) and preliminary MIPS status for 2024. This blog will guide clinicians through understanding MIPS eligibility and determining their reporting requirements.

On November 2, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, which includes updates to the Quality Payment Program (QPP). This blog summarizes the key policy changes affecting the traditional Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program, as well as changes in reporting for Alternative Payment Models (APMs) and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and expansion of MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs). While wrapping up your 2023 MIPS reporting should be a priority, it’s also important to stay informed of the upcoming changes that will impact your reporting during the 2024 performance year. 

The final blog in our five-part series, Mastering MIPS, reviews the Promoting Interoperability (PI) category. This category promotes patient engagement and the electronic exchange of information using certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT). In this blog, we provide an overview of the PI reporting requirements and share valuable tips to ensure successful reporting.

Part 4 of our Mastering MIPS series covers the Improvement Activities (IA) performance category in the traditional MIPS program. This MIPS category assesses your engagement in various healthcare improvement activities designed to enhance patient care and outcomes. This article outlines the IA reporting requirements, explains the importance of reviewing the IA descriptions and suggested documentation, and offers tips on selecting activities that are right for your practice.

Trying to decipher how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) calculates your Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Cost category score? We understand - the Cost component of MIPS is complicated! Part 3 of our Mastering MIPS series breaks down the Cost category within the traditional MIPS program. In this article, you will learn about the different Cost measures, how Cost scores are calculated, and actionable steps you can take to improve your Cost performance.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Final Performance Feedback for the 2022 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance period. It’s essential to check your performance feedback now to view your final MIPS scores and payment adjustment information. If you believe there’s an error in the calculation of your MIPS payment adjustment a targeted review can be requested until 8 p.m. ET on October 9, 2023. This article outlines how to access your performance feedback to determine if you are receiving a positive, negative, or neutral payment adjustment and what steps to take if you have any concerns.

Part 2 of our Mastering MIPS series, reviews the Quality performance category in the traditional Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). The 2023 MIPS reporting year is now half over, so clinicians should already be proactively collecting and reporting data on their Quality measures. In this blog, we will cover important topics about the Quality category, including an overview of the Quality reporting requirements in 2023, how Quality measures are scored, and tips for clinicians to select the best Quality measures for their practice.