First implemented in 2017, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) authorized the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The QPP provides two pathways for physicians to receive negative, neutral or positive adjustments to their Medicare Part B covered professional services payments. These pathways are the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs).
For those familiar with the program, ASA has developed a quick resource guide to help you find the relevant materials and documents for your participation in the QPP.
CMS Approves AQI NACOR as a Qualified Registry and a Qualified Clinical Data Registry; 2022 Quality Measure Specifications Released
2021 Final MIPS Eligibility and 2022 Initial MIPS Eligibility Information Now Available (December 2021)
CMS Releases 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Final Rule (November 2021)
CMS Guidance on COVID-19 Response/Hardship Exemptions for 2020 and 2021 (PDF) (November 2021)
CMS Updates 2020 MIPS Performance Feedback and 2022 Payment Adjustments; Appeal Period Extended (September 2021)
For additional CMS resources, check out the CMS QPP Resource Library.