This is the track most providers currently participate in. It consolidates and replaces previous programs (PQRS, EHR Incentive Program, and Value-Based Payment Modifier) into one streamlined performance-based payment system.

These are payment models where providers take on more risk for patient outcomes in exchange for higher potential rewards.

CategoryWeight (Typical)FocusCompliance Strategy
1. Quality$30-40\%$Reporting on quality measures that demonstrate the delivery of high-value care (e.g., preventative screenings, chronic disease management).Select and report on 6 measures, including an outcome measure.
2. Improvement Activities (IA)$15\%$Engaging in activities that improve clinical practice, patient engagement, and care coordination.Perform 2-4 activities for a minimum of 90 continuous days. $\rightarrow$ This category is an ideal fit for CCM and RPM services.
3. Promoting Interoperability (PI)$25-30\%$Using certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology to exchange health information and engage patients.Report on required measures concerning e-prescribing, health information exchange, and patient access.
4. Cost$10-30\%$Assessing the total cost of care and resource utilization relative to patients served.Calculated by CMS based on Medicare claims data. No direct reporting required.

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Staying ahead of the regulatory timeline is non-negotiable for successful MIPS participation.

  • Eligibility: MIPS applies to most Medicare Part B providers who meet the low-volume threshold (based on Medicare billing and patient counts).
  • Performance Period: The reporting period for most MIPS categories is the full calendar year (January 1 – December 31). Improvement Activities and Promoting Interoperability have a minimum 90-day reporting period.
  • Submission Deadline: Data submission typically runs from January 1 to late March following the performance year.

We don’t just help you comply; we help you succeed. Our approach is built on expertise, technology, and a commitment to your financial health.

  • Expert Authority: Our team consists of certified compliance experts who live and breathe MIPS and MACRA.
  • Full-Service Partnership: We provide end-to-end support, from eligibility checks and strategy development to full data submission.
  • Proven Results: Practices working with us consistently outperform the national average MIPS score.
  • Integrated Solutions: Access to our premium RPM and CCM services that are strategically aligned with MIPS requirements.
  • MIPS Eligibility Check and Participation Strategy
  • Performance Category Optimization Consulting
  • Quality Measure Selection and Benchmarking
  • Full Data Aggregation and Submission
  • Penalty Mitigation and Appeals Support

A high score results in a positive payment adjustment on your Medicare Part B payments two years later, effectively increasing your reimbursement rate.

Yes, both RPM and CCM are excellent ways to satisfy high-weighted Improvement Activities, directly boosting your MIPS Final Score and creating new revenue streams simultaneously.