You want a QCDR for MIPS
By Gary GerberMay 21, 2023
Radiologists generally have only two MIPS categories
available to them. Quality, which comprises 85% of their
overall MIPS score and Improvement Activities for the
remaining 15%. Unless they are classified as a small
practice of fifteen or fewer radiologists where the
reweighting becomes 50% for each the two categories.
This puts radiologists in position of relying heavily on
their Quality score to contribute to their overall MIPS
score.
Most practices are only submitting traditional QPP
measures to CMS. Unfortunately, there are fewer and
fewer QPP measures that are relevant to radiologists.
Many of these measures have been eliminated and
benchmarks are becoming more and more stringent,
yielding fewer points per measure each year.
**How can radiologists expand available measures?**
The best way for radiologists to add measures is to take
advantage of the ACR Qualified Clinical Data Registry
(QCDR). The ACR offers twenty-two additional measures
designed specifically for radiologists. The ACR's
benchmarked measures can earn ten points. More
measures are expected to be benchmarked this year.
**Guidance Analytics is the best way for radiologists to
take advantage of the ACR QCDR Measures**
Our AI platform, Velocity MIPS Reporter, automatically
analyzes your data and determines MIPS scores for both
the ACR QCDR and traditional MIPS QPP measures. Our
consultants host regular MACRA optimization sessions
during the year to help your practice stay on track to
optimize providers’ performance and maximize your
Medicare payment adjustment.