ACI gets a little easier in CEHRT, registry reporting measures

Why This Topic Matters

The changes described can affect how practices report under MIPS, how they qualify for points or bonuses, and whether they can use certain technology configurations or reporting pathways. Understanding the scope of the update helps practices assess reporting readiness and compliance planning for the performance year.

Article Sections

1. Quality Payment Program: ACI

   Overview of the advancing care information category under the Quality Payment Program and its role in MIPS reporting. Summarizes the general reporting framework and technology context for the year discussed.

2. Changes to ACI measures

   Discussion of updates to the ACI measure set for the performance year, including wording changes and selected measure revisions. Covers the broad categories of measure adjustments and their reporting implications.

3. Registry reporting changes

   Explanation of how registry-related reporting under the public health and clinical data registry objective was revised. Describes the scoring structure and the types of registry measures involved.

4. Exclusions and hardships

   Summary of available exclusions, hardship-related pathways, and reweighting provisions associated with ACI reporting. Addresses eligibility circumstances and administrative considerations.