If you are a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible provider who took a few years off from MIPS between 2019 to 2023, this blog is for you. Whether it was COVID-19 or other Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances (EUC), returning to MIPS could be significantly challenging after a hiatus. In this post, we'll explore why it can be advantageous to participate in MIPS and strategies for returning to the program.
‘Twas the Night Before MIPSmas
Before we put MIPS 2021 to bed for the year, better pay attention to this cautionary tale, or you can end up on CMS’s naughty list despite having been nice all year long. This is a tale of misinformation and confusion that involves two issues impacting your Promoting Interoperability category score and hence your MIPS score.
MIPS 2021: MIPS Reporting During the Pandemic
MIPS 2021 Proposed Rule: The Road Ahead
CMS released the MIPS 2021 Proposed Rule pertaining to the requirement on August 3rd, 2020. As with the 2019 MIPS Performance Year, the COVID-19 crisis has figured into CMS decision making on what to include in the MIPS 2021 performance year. However, it is evident from the proposed rule that the MIPS program is not going away and will maintain significant negative payment adjustments for non-participation. This blog summarizes the proposed rule for MIPS which is subject to change at time of the final release.
4 Keys to Winning the MIPS Race
For 2019, understanding the PI objectives, the collection type mix for Quality, the Exceptions you might be eligible for, and being vigilant about Cost are keys to winning the MIPS race. However, there have been some key changes in the PI and Quality categories for 2019 that warrant extra attention.