QPP reports show MIPS fading as groups pivot to APM models

Why This Topic Matters

The piece highlights CMS-reported participation and performance trends that can affect Medicare payment adjustments, reporting burden, and long-term strategy for practices moving between traditional MIPS participation and APM-based models.

Article Sections

1. CMS QPP reports for performance year 2022

   Overview of the annual CMS reports referenced in the article and the reporting year they cover. This section frames the main participation and performance trends discussed in the rest of the piece.

2. Participation trends across MIPS and Advanced APMs

   Summary of how participation changed between the two QPP pathways and how CMS reported clinician counts and payment adjustment patterns. The section also notes differences seen among group sizes and reporting categories.

3. Hard years for MIPS

   Discussion of broader policy and market forces affecting the relative attractiveness of the two pathways. The section includes commentary on practice burden, accountable care trends, and reporting model changes.