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.

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.

In our 5-part blog series, "Mastering MIPS," Part 1 offers effective strategies to improve scores for the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2023. With many clinicians preparing to report for the first time in several years due to the end of the public health emergency (PHE) for the COVID-19 pandemic, this series aims to provide guidance on successfully navigating the reporting requirements of the traditional MIPS program. First, let's explore steps you can take to optimize your performance and achieve better scores within the program.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) continues to evolve and is becoming increasingly difficult for eligible clinicians to optimize their MIPS scores. While the minimum score to meet the performance threshold in 2023 remains at 75 points, achieving this score can be a challenge without careful planning. This 2023 MIPS checklist provides tips on how to get ahead of the pack and ensure the best possible outcome at the finish line.