The MIPS Value Pathways (MVP) ProgramOriginally presented as part of the 2020 Final Rule, the MIPS Value Pathways (MVP) program continues to receive significant attention as it evolves. MVPs will be officially launched in 2023 and require providers to report on a smaller set of measures. Theoretically, by limiting the volume of measures, CMS will be able to effect change…
The 2022 Quality Payment Program Final Rule CMS released the 2022 Quality Payment Program (QPP) Final Rule. We will walk you through the details below, but you can also find additional resources on the 2022 Quality Payment Program website which provide useful visuals describing changes to the program compared to prior years. Summary In short, there were no surprises with…
MIPS Data Completeness Requirements With the 2022 MIPS reporting year approaching, a question frequently asked is “what exactly does CMS mean when they say data completeness, especially with regard to the quality category?” To understand data completeness we first need to understand MIPS reporting requirements. MIPS reporting requires data on 6 quality measures for the full performance year. This includes…
As we approach the MIPS 2022 reporting deadline, new information about the APP rollout and data integration has become apparent, especially concerning data completeness requirements and QRDA III file types. We know from CMS that QRDA is defined as: The Quality Reporting Document Architecture (QRDA) is the data submission standard used for various quality measurement and reporting initiatives. QRDA creates…
Beginning with the 2021 Reporting Year, ACOs will have a new way to report data to CMS: The APM Performance Pathway, also known as the “APP”. While the 2021 CMS Final Rule frames 2021 as a transition year, in which Web Interface submission is still available alongside reporting via APP, beginning in 2022, the Web Interface option will no longer…
The 2021 Quality Payment Program Final Rule has been released!This is a typically governmental dense read, so if you prefer “cheat sheets,” there are some useful resources available which make comparisons and have tables conveying basic updates to be well prepared for the 2021 Quality Payment Program.In short, 2021 brings mostly what was expected with MIPS requirements being very manageable.…