MIPS picks up the pace for eligible doctors and non-physician practitioners

Article Overview

This article summarizes key 2018 changes to the Medicare Quality Payment Program’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). It covers how CMS adjusted scoring, reporting periods, performance thresholds, payment adjustments, eligibility rules, and reporting methods for clinicians and groups. The piece is useful for physicians, non-physician practitioners, practice administrators, and coding/compliance staff who track Medicare quality reporting requirements and want a high-level view of policy changes affecting participation and reimbursement.