ACO Quality

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Quality Changes for 2021 and 2022

Web Interface and Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) clinical quality measure information and supporting documents.
The Quality Payment Program (QPP) resource library includes an APM Performance Pathway (APP) toolkit providing an overview of quality requirements for the APP
Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) specifications can be accessed via the eCQI Resource Center. NAACOS also has a resource to assist members in understanding how to access eCQM specifications, which are displayed differently than Web Interface and MIPS CQM measures.

CMS releases final 2022 MPFS rule
NAACOS and 10 others write HHS asking for a delay in MSSP quality overhaul
NAACOS showcases how ACOs are improving quality for patients
NAACOS document with ACO survey results urges CMS to indefinitely delay mandatory ACO reporting of eCQMs and MIPS CQMs
2021 quality benchmarks for the Quality Payment Program, available on the QPP Resource Library (search ‘2021 Quality Benchmarks'

NAACOS Resources

New Resource! The APP for ACOs resource explains new quality reporting requirements and scoring rules for 2021-2025
NAACOS releases guide to accessing eCQM specifications for ACOs
NAACOS analysis of the proposed 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
NAACOS ACO Quality Reporting Guide
NAACOS analysis of the final 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) which includes major quality changes for MSSP ACOs in 2021 and 2022
NAACOS webinar reviewing final 2021 MPFS rule changes, including quality changes effective for 2021 and 2022 for MSSP ACOs
Annual ACO CEHRT Attestation Requirement
NAACOS Resource on Preparing for a Quality Measures Validation Audit

CMS Resources

Public Use Files

The CMS Public Use File contains ACO quality performance and is updated on an annual basis

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