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Article Overview

This article summarizes a CMS notice about reopening the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System extreme and uncontrollable circumstances application for performance year 2020. It is relevant to clinicians, groups, virtual groups, and Alternative Payment Model Entities that follow Medicare quality reporting and payment programs. The note provides the general timing and submission context for the reopened application window.

Why This Topic Matters

Practices and other MIPS participants need to know about CMS deadlines and exception opportunities that may affect reporting participation for the 2020 performance year.

What You Will Learn

  • Which CMS program and exception application are discussed
  • Who can submit the reopened application
  • The general time frame associated with the CMS notice
  • Why the notice is relevant to Medicare reporting participants

Who Should Read This

  • Clinicians participating in MIPS
  • Medical group practices
  • Virtual groups
  • Alternative Payment Model Entities
  • Coding and reimbursement staff

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