Industry Notes: CMS Updates QPP Library With New PY 2021 Resources

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Article Overview

This industry note covers recent CMS updates to the Quality Payment Program (QPP) resource library for performance year 2021. It is aimed at clinicians, group practices, virtual groups, and coding or quality reporting professionals who follow Medicare quality reporting guidance. The article describes the general categories of new resource materials added for MIPS-related participation, performance categories, specialty-specific references, and related program guidance in the context of the ongoing public health emergency.

Why This Topic Matters

The update matters because it points readers to official CMS guidance that may affect whether and how they participate in PY 2021 quality reporting. It also helps readers locate specialty-specific and category-specific resources relevant to program participation and reporting readiness.

What You Will Learn

  • What types of PY 2021 QPP resources CMS added
  • Which general program areas the new guidance addresses
  • How CMS is framing participation under ongoing COVID-19 conditions
  • Where to find specialty-specific and category-specific reference materials

Who Should Read This

  • Clinicians
  • Group practices
  • Virtual groups
  • Quality reporting professionals
  • Medical coders and compliance staff
  • Practice administrators

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