Promoting Interoperability hardship exception application opens; keep receipts

Why This Topic Matters

Providers participating in MIPS need to know when exception requests can be submitted, which broad circumstances may support them, and how to preserve records that may be relevant if CMS audits the application.

Article Sections

1. Quality payment program

   Introduces the MIPS Promoting Interoperability hardship exception application and places it within the broader Quality Payment Program context.

2. Eligibility and application basics

   Summarizes the application window, the general types of qualifying circumstances, and the basic information required to submit a request.

3. How exceptions affect MIPS scoring

   Describes the general effect an approved exception may have on scoring and how related submissions can affect eligibility for relief.

4. Man-made disasters count

   Discusses the broader category of events that may be considered under the extreme and uncontrollable circumstances process and how CMS frames that concept.

5. Multi-site issues

   Addresses how hardship requests may be viewed in multi-location or group reporting situations.

6. Document everything

   Explains the importance of retaining supporting records and other evidence in case CMS reviews the application later.