Quality Payment Program: Add These 5 QPP Dates to Your 2022 Calendar

Why This Topic Matters

These CMS dates affect planning, reporting, and stakeholder participation across the Quality Payment Program. Knowing the timeline helps organizations stay current on quality reporting, program feedback, and related support and testing opportunities.

Article Sections

1. Review and Offer Input on 2023 eCQM Guides ASAP

   Covers a CMS request for feedback on upcoming electronic clinical quality measure resources and related implementation materials. Also references the systems and support resources stakeholders are encouraged to review.

2. MIPS 2021 Data Submission Window Is Open

   Summarizes the reporting window for 2021 MIPS data and the related account and eligibility checks participants may need to complete. The section also notes participation status and election considerations.

3. Weigh In on MIPS Measures Sets

   Describes CMS opportunities for stakeholder input on specialty-focused measure sets and future measure revisions. It also notes the submission requirements and comment deadline.

4. Check Out SURS Support Before Program Ends

   Explains the scheduled end of the Small, Underserved, and Rural Support initiative and points readers to the related assistance resources. The section is framed around transition planning for the next performance year.

5. Get Involved With Cost Measures Field Testing

   Covers a CMS and contractor field test for episode-based cost measures and the invitation for stakeholder feedback. It includes the general testing timeframe and the scope of measures being evaluated.