MIPS 2023 is ongoing currently, and eligible clinicians are working hard to retain their eligibility until the end of the year. The performance year 2023 is especially hard for the participants. This is because of significant amendments in the PFS final rule for PY 2023 by CMS. The federal government has done so not only for the MIPS program but also for all other QPP programs as well. Well, there is one thing that is still unchanged. These are the timelines and deadlines set for the MIPS program.

We all know that for MIPS, clinicians have eligibility determination periods. And during these segments, the clinicians focus on their performance the most. However, they have to keep pace with the upcoming events. Therefore, they timely get registrations on several platforms by making a clear decision in the beginning. So, the registration for CAHPS for the MIPS Survey is one such decision.

In the blog, we will see:

What is CAHPS for the MIPS Survey?
Who must register for it in MIPS 2023?
What is the process for registration?
How can clinicians cancel the registration?

CAHPS for the MIPS Survey

The CAHPS for MIPS Survey is designed to gauge how satisfied patients are with the medical treatment they got from MIPS-eligible providers. In the survey, patients are asked to rate their experiences with various aspects of care. These aspects may include coordination of care, access to care, and communication with providers. Following that, we use the survey data to determine the MIPS patient experience score. It is one way to decide a clinician's MIPS payment adjustment.

Registration Window Opened for CAHPS for MIPS Survey PY 2023

All MIPS 2023 participants thinking of registering for CAHPS for MIPS Survey PY 2023 must act now!

Registration Window Opened on April 3, 2023.

Registration Window will be Closed on June 30, 2023.

The CAHPS for MIPS survey is a MIPS data collection type. It is equally useful for all eligible clinicians.

Group
Subgroup
Virtual
Group
Alternative Payment Model (APM) Entity (including MSSP ACOs)

So, if you are thinking of registering for CAHPS for the MIPS survey, then you can do so. Anyhow, the guidelines for specific pathways and participation types may vary a little bit. You must be very careful and complete the process before the deadline.

What is the Registration Process for MIPS 2023?

The CAHPS for MIPS survey is not mandatory for any groups, virtual groups, or APM entities. Rather, these MIPS participants can use it as an optional measure. The only requisite for this optional measure is, the participant types must have two or more clinicians reporting via traditional MIPS.

The MIPS participants may use this survey as one of the six quality measures for MIPS 2023 reporting. Additionally, it satisfies a portion of the criteria for the improvement activity (IA_BE_6), "Regularly Assess Patient Experience of Care and Follow Up on Findings."

To sign up for the MIPS CAHPS Survey:

Log in to the QPP.
Check out the registration page.
Simply select "Start Registration."
Please click on "Register and Edit CAHPS Registration."
If your account contains several organizations, choose the one you want to register for CAHPS and click "Register Group for CAHPS."
(You must have a Security Official job for your organization to register.)

To administer the CAHPS for the MIPS Survey, participants must contract with a CMS-approved survey vendor. We strongly advise you to cancel your registration before June 30, 2023, if you do not intend to administer the CAHPS for MIPS Survey for the 2023 performance year.

How can Clinicians Cancel the Registration?

To revoke your enrollment for the MIPS 2023 performance year:

Log in to the QPP.
Check out the registration page.
To remove a registration, click "Delete Registration" next to it.
To effectively deactivate your registration, click "Delete" once you've made up your mind.
For further details, please see the QPP Access User Guide (ZIP).

Remember this!

Subgroups must get in touch with the QPP Service Centre if they want to cancel their registration for the CAHPS for MIPS Survey.

Conclusion

The CAHPS for MIPS survey is again an optional measure for MIPS 2023. Those who have plans to use it must complete their registration within the time limit. The CAHPS for MIPS registration window is currently open. Anyhow, it will be closed in June. Therefore, providers must make their decision right now, as the registration process takes time.