decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 7 (July)
As MIPS ‘one and done’ becomes ‘some and done,’ watch reporting details
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Article Overview
This article reviews a change in MIPS participation strategy and the reporting considerations that matter for providers, practices, and groups. It covers general scoring concepts, category-based reporting options, reporting periods, benchmarks, thresholds, and planning considerations for future performance years. The piece is aimed at clinicians, practice administrators, and coding or quality reporting staff who need a broad understanding of MIPS reporting requirements and how the program’s expectations are evolving.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding these reporting changes helps providers and practices avoid penalties, plan multi-category MIPS participation, and prepare for higher future performance expectations.
Article Sections
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MIPS scoring shift and reporting strategy
This section introduces the change in reporting expectations and explains the broader shift in how providers approach MIPS participation. It frames the discussion around performance year planning and category participation.
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Watch the details in the proposals
This section summarizes key reporting features that affect how measures and activities are counted across MIPS categories. It covers general benchmark variation, data completeness, reporting methods, reporting periods, and improvement scoring concepts.
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Don’t slack off
This section discusses why providers are encouraged to do more than the minimum and prepare for future changes in reporting expectations. It emphasizes ongoing preparation and year-to-year reassessment.
What You Will Learn
- How MIPS reporting expectations are changing over time
- What broad scoring and reporting factors influence MIPS participation
- Why providers should plan beyond minimum reporting activity
- How future performance expectations may affect reporting strategy
Who Should Read This
- Clinicians participating in MIPS
- Practice administrators
- Quality reporting staff
- Healthcare compliance and revenue cycle teams
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