New Resources are Now Available on the QPP Resource Library )

CMS has posted several new Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM) resources on the Quality Payment Program (QPP) Resource Library.

MIPS Resources

2019 Assignment Methodology Specifications for the CMS Web Interface and CAHPS for MIPS Survey – Describes the process for assigning patients to a group or virtual group participating in MIPS that has elected to report Quality performance category data via the CMS Web Interface and/or administer the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS survey.
2019 Opt-in and Voluntary Reporting Election Process Toolkit – Provides a fact sheet and guide with an overview of the MIPS opt-in and voluntary reporting participation options including information on eligibility, how to submit elections, and what to do to prepare.
2019 Improvement Activities Quick Start Guide – Explains in a few steps how to get started with the Improvement Activities and Promoting Interoperability performance categories of MIPS.
2019 Improvement Activities Fact Sheet (updated) – Offers an overview of the Improvement Activities performance category in 2019, and now includes answers to frequently asked questions about the performance category.

Advanced APM and QPP Resources

2019 All-Payer Data Submission Form Guide – Shares step-by-step instructions for submitting payment amount and patient count data for consideration under the All-Payer Combination Option.
QPP Glossary – New webpage that contains brief definitions of QPP terms and acronyms.

For More Information

Visit the QPP Resource Library to review new and existing QPP resources.
Contact the Quality Payment Program at QPP@cms.hhs.gov or 1-866-288-8292 (TTY: 1-877-715-6222). To receive assistance more quickly, consider calling during non-peak hours—before 10 AM and after 2 PM ET.