Merit-based Incentive Payment System 2024 Guide

This guide provides detailed information about the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for the year 2024, specifically tailored for registered dietitians and nutrition professionals. It outlines the performance categories that eligible clinicians must report on, including quality, improvement activities, Promoting Interoperability, and cost performance categories. The guide explains the requirements for reporting measure and activity data, including exceptions based on clinician type and special status. It also discusses the implications of MIPS final scores, which can result in negative, neutral, or positive payment adjustments based on performance. The document highlights the three reporting options available to MIPS eligible clinicians, including the Traditional MIPS, MIPS Value Pathways, and the APM Performance Pathway. Additionally, it lists the 16 finalized MIPS Value Pathways for 2024 and provides instructions for data collection and submission, emphasizing the importance of meeting the data completeness requirements to avoid penalties.