How to Get MIPS Penalty Relief Through Hardship Applications
Sometimes things happen that are completely out of your control. Natural disasters hit. Computer systems crash. Cyberattacks shut down your operations. When these events prevent you from completing MIPS reporting, CMS offers relief through hardship exceptions. Applying for MIPS hardship exceptions protects your practice from unfair penalties. Even when circumstances beyond your control disrupt your […]
Four Ways Clinicians Can Qualify for CMS MIPS Exceptions
If you are a clinician working in healthcare, you’ve probably heard about MIPS reporting requirements. But not everyone has to participate. Four main CMS MIPS exceptions might apply to you. Understanding these CMS MIPS exceptions can save you time and help you focus on caring for your patients. This blog explains each exception in simple […]
Understanding the 2026 Medicare Physician Updates for Your Practice
The 2026 Medicare physician updates are here and doctors need to know what changed. The new rules come in on January 1, 2026. These updates will affect how you get paid and how you report quality measures. We will break down the important parts so you can prepare your practice. Payment Increases Are Small but […]
What Are eCQMs and How Do They Compare to Other Quality Measures?
If you work in healthcare, you need to understand eCQMs. These electronic clinical quality measures are changing how doctors and hospitals report quality data. Let us explain what eCQMs are and how they compare to other reporting options. What eCQMs Actually Mean? The term eCQMs stands for electronic clinical quality measures. Your EHR system pulls […]
5 MIPS Confusing Parts That Trip Up Healthcare Providers And How to Fix Them
MIPS is hard. If you work in healthcare, you know this already. The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System decides how much Medicare pays you, but figuring out the rules sometimes feels impossible. The MIPS confusing parts trip up even experienced providers every single year. You’re not doing anything wrong. MIPS is complicated. Most practices face the […]
MIPS MVP Registration Deadline for 2025 – A Quick Guide
The QPP evolves how clinicians engage with the Quality Payment Program (QPP) in 2025. One of its major focuses is the MVPs. As a clinician or part of a group of healthcare providers, it is important to know the MIPS MVP registration deadline. If you fail to meet the deadlines, you may result in lost […]