Quality reporting Check the MIPS participation tool, but don’t ignore unexpected results

Why This Topic Matters

MIPS participation status affects whether clinicians and groups may be subject to reporting requirements and future payment impacts. The article matters because it emphasizes that the CMS tool is informational rather than definitive and that unexpected results may require follow-up.

Article Sections

1. MIPS participation look-up tool for 2018

   Introduces the CMS participation tool and explains its general purpose for checking MIPS status. It also notes timing and access considerations for users entering clinician identifiers.

2. Clinicians included in MIPS this year

   Summarizes the broad clinician categories addressed by the article and distinguishes them from other clinician types that are not included.

3. What the tool shows and why results should be reviewed

   Describes the kinds of status information the tool can return and the need to review results that do not match expectations. It also discusses practical limitations and support resources.