decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 8 (August)
CMS opens up hardship exception period for 2017 MIPS reporting
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS guidance on the 2017 MIPS hardship exception application period for clinicians affected by technology-related disruptions, including EHR transitions and CEHRT-related issues. It is relevant to practices managing Quality Payment Program reporting, especially those navigating the advancing care information category and related reweighting policies. The piece also highlights related CMS clarifications and documentation considerations for practices seeking an exception.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps providers and practice managers understand whether a reporting disruption may qualify for CMS hardship relief and how the exception can affect MIPS scoring and reporting workflow.
Article Sections
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Quality reporting
Introduces the reporting context for MIPS and the hardship exception period. Summarizes the general situation for providers affected by technology-based disruptions.
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Hardship exception guidance
Reviews CMS information on the application period, eligibility themes, and documentation considerations. Also notes the impact on MIPS score weighting when an exception is granted.
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CEHRT-related clarifications
Summarizes CMS clarification on certified EHR technology changes during the performance period and related hardship exception circumstances. Addresses the handling of decertification timing at a high level.
What You Will Learn
- How the MIPS hardship exception period fits into 2017 reporting
- What types of technology-related situations are discussed in CMS guidance
- How a hardship exception can affect overall MIPS score weighting
- What CMS says about CEHRT-related reporting concerns
- What documentation practices are mentioned for exception requests
Who Should Read This
- Physicians and clinicians participating in MIPS
- Practice managers
- Medical coders and billing staff involved in quality reporting
- Health information and compliance staff
- Consultants supporting Quality Payment Program reporting
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