5 tips to succeed with the CPIA category for 2017 MIPS reporting

Why This Topic Matters

CPIA participation affects a practice’s overall MIPS performance, so understanding the category’s structure and documentation expectations can help organizations plan their reporting strategy and assess whether they may already qualify for credit.

Article Sections

1. Understanding CPIA within 2017 MIPS

   Introduces the CPIA category in the context of the 2017 MIPS program and explains why it is receiving attention from providers. It frames the category as part of a broader quality payment program update.

2. Scoring and reporting overview

   Summarizes how practices are grouped for reporting purposes and describes the general scoring framework for the category. It also notes the time period and overall volume of activities addressed by the program.

3. Documentation and attestation

   Describes the need to support attestation with records and other evidence. It also discusses how practices may organize documentation for review or audit purposes.

4. Choosing activities and finding easier reporting paths

   Covers the idea of selecting activities already in place and considering specialty-based options. It references specialty organizations, registries, and several broad categories of activities.

5. Automatic credit, study participation, and group reporting

   Explains situations in which practices may receive credit without standard reporting, along with the option to participate in a CMS study. It also addresses how reporting as a group can affect shared participation.