CMS relents, will reduce 2017 MIPS reporting burden

Why This Topic Matters

Providers need to understand how CMS is shaping early MIPS participation so they can gauge reporting effort, prepare for MACRA requirements, and anticipate possible future payment impacts.

Article Sections

1. CMS announcement on 2017 MIPS flexibility

   Introduces CMS’s plan to soften the initial reporting burden for MIPS and explains the timing of the policy in relation to Medicare payment years and MACRA implementation.

2. Four participation options for providers

   Summarizes the general categories of participation CMS discussed for 2017, including partial reporting, full-year reporting, and participation in advanced payment models.

3. Industry reaction and remaining uncertainty

   Describes concerns about the lack of specific thresholds and values, and notes that more detailed guidance is expected in the final rule.