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MIPS 2025: Key Changes, New Challenges, and How to Stay Ahead

MIPS 2025 has major updates that EHRs, Healthcare Organizations, and practices can’t ignore. From new MVP pathways and cost measures to stricter data validation and changes to Improvement Activities, this blog breaks down everything you need to stay compliant and competitive. Discover how early planning, smarter strategy, and proactive monitoring can protect your scores and maximize incentives.

MIPS 2021: MIPS Reporting During the Pandemic

Now that we are in the final MIPS 2021 reporting quarter, there is still an opportunity to finish out the year, not only avoiding a 9% penalty but to achieve an Exceptional Performer score (85 to 100). In this blog, we will expand on the opportunities.

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.