HealthIT Answers June 7, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (@CMSGov) has made significant strides in relieving regulatory burdens for providers; supporting the patient-doctor relationship in healthcare; and promoting transparency, flexibility, and innovation in the delivery of care.
In recent years, to continue its commitment to promoting and prioritizing interoperability, CMS has made updates to its quality reporting programs to align with these goals. To better understand the similarities and differences between the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program and the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Promoting Interoperability performance category for program year 2021, detailed criteria are listed below:
Who is eligible to participate in each program?
- Only eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals can participate in the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program
- Only...