Several new provider types are now eligible to participate, including physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
New low-volume threshold exclusion criterion also takes effect. Several other changes will also take effect.
Create a plan to earn at least 30 MIPS points. Final MIPS scores between 0-7.50 points = 7% penalty. MIPS scores between 7.51-29.99 points = 0% -7% penalty in 2019.
Upgrade to 2015 Edition certified EHR technology (CEHRT). Contact your EHR vendor for more information.
Select measures and improvement activities that will reward you with the highest MIPS score.