About MIPS 2018
Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is the default QPP pathway most physicians will (initially) participate in. Download the ACS manual on 2018 participation in MIPS.
Components
Scoring
- A single MIPS final score will factor in performance in the four categories on a 0 to 100 point scale.
- Surgeons can receive positive or negative payment adjustments based on their final score (see diagram below).

MIPS Implementation Resources
Below you will find webinars and resources to help you navigate the 2018 MIPS program.
2018 MIPS Reporting: How to Avoid a Penalty
2018 MIPS Reporting: Changes for Year 2
How to Meet MIPS Regulatory Requirements for 2018
Understanding the Program
Glossary of Acronyms and Terms
Fact Sheets
The Complete Briefing Book
Alternative Payment Models (APMs) and Advanced APMs
APMs provide a model for paying physicians that differs from the traditional fee-for-service construct. The goal of APMs is to improve the quality and value of care provided, reduce growth in health care spending, or both. On the QPP website, CMS describes APMs as payment models that create incentives for clinicians to provide high-quality, cost-efficient care for a specific clinical condition, episode of care, or population.
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