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Article Overview

This short CMS notice explains a temporary reopening of the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System extreme and uncontrollable circumstances application window for performance year 2020. It is relevant to clinicians and organizations participating in MIPS or other CMS payment models who need to know the administrative timing and eligibility context for this update.

Why This Topic Matters

Organizations and clinicians participating in CMS quality reporting programs need to stay current on application deadlines and agency announcements that affect reporting participation for a given performance year.

What You Will Learn

  • What CMS announced regarding the MIPS extreme and uncontrollable circumstances application window
  • Who the notice applies to within CMS participation categories
  • The performance year and timing context of the update
  • Where the agency directs readers for submission access

Who Should Read This

  • MIPS-eligible clinicians
  • Group practices
  • Virtual groups
  • Alternative Payment Model entities
  • Medical coders and billing staff
  • Quality reporting and compliance teams

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