MIPS Value Pathways: Know These 7 Facts on MVP Participation

Why This Topic Matters

MVP participation affects how clinicians and groups approach Medicare quality reporting under the Quality Payment Program. Understanding the framework helps organizations assess whether the MVP option is relevant before making reporting and registration decisions.

Article Sections

1. MVP reporting isn’t required … yet

   Introduces the MVP option as part of Medicare quality reporting and explains its relationship to the broader Quality Payment Program. It also notes the current voluntary status and future direction of the reporting pathway.

2. MVPs focus on specialty and condition

   Describes the general structure of MVPs and the way they are organized around specialty- or condition-focused reporting. The section explains the purpose of the pathway at a high level.

3. There are five reporting options

   Summarizes the provider and group reporting categories referenced for MVP participation. It focuses on how CMS distinguishes among different participation structures.

4. Some provider types require an LVT

   Covers eligibility considerations tied to low-volume participation standards and related group or subgroup status issues. It also points readers to CMS resources for checking participation eligibility.

5. MVP reporting requires registration

   Explains that MVP participation involves a registration process and planning steps before reporting begins. The section also references the CMS registration window and the types of information CMS expects to be prepared in advance.

6. CMS requires fewer MVPs measures for PY 2023

   Provides a high-level summary of the reduced reporting burden described for the 2023 performance year. It notes the overall measure categories CMS will handle and those that remain part of reporting.

7. Review the PY 2023 available MVP measures

   Directs readers to the available MVP options and the CMS reference materials that describe them. This section emphasizes the need to review pathway choices before selecting a reporting approach.