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How Should Practices Interpret CMS Benchmarks When Targeting a Higher MIPS Score? Key Takeaways What CMS Benchmarks Actually Mean How Decile Placement Works Special Benchmark Rules for 2025 Strategic Measure Selection Using Benchmarks Understanding Inverse Measures What Happens Without a Historical Benchmark Additional Considerations for Complete Reporting Putting Benchmark Knowledge Into Action Conclusion Understanding CMS benchmarks can make or break…

What Makes Some ACOs More Successful at eCQM Reporting Than Others? Key Takeaways The Data Aggregation Challenge Why Timing Matters Getting Clinicians Engaged Three Strategies That Work The Volume Problem Choosing the Right Technology Partner Understanding the Financial Impact What High Performers Do Differently Moving Forward Some Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are excelling at eCQM reporting while others struggle to…

How Should Practices Prepare for Future CMS Rule Changes Impacting MVPs Key Takeaways Understanding the MVP Framework The Coming Mandatory Changes What Subgroup Reporting Means Preparing Your Practice: A Strategic Timeline 2025: Test and Learn 2026: Implement Subgroups 2027 and Beyond: Optimize Performance Key Registration and Reporting Requirements Cost and Quality Measure Updates Working Within the Quality Payment Program Getting…

Healthcare providers are facing a major shift in quality reporting requirements for 2025. The transition to electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs) and digital quality measures (dQMs) isn't just another compliance checkbox. It's reshaping how practices collect, process, and submit quality data to CMS. Your EHR system is the foundation of this entire process. Without proper configuration and capabilities, you're looking…

Electronic health records have become the backbone of successful Accountable Care Organizations, directly influencing their ability to achieve shared savings and meet quality benchmarks. More than 90% of ACOs operate with multiple EHR systems, with 77% using six or more different platforms, creating both opportunities and challenges for data-driven care coordination. Key Takeaways EHRs enable ACOs to track quality measures…

Healthcare providers participating in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System face increasing complexity when it comes to maximizing their performance scores and securing optimal incentive payments. MIPS Value Pathways represent the newest reporting option designed to streamline the traditional MIPS structure while connecting measures across all four performance categories. The 2025 performance year marks the third year MVPs are available as…