You want a QCDR for MIPS

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.