The Future of MIPS: Understanding MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) for 2025

MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) are transforming how clinicians participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System. Designed to reduce administrative burdens and better align measures with specialties or care delivery, MVPs simplify reporting while focusing on patient outcomes. If you’re considering MVPs for 2025, here’s what you need to know to succeed.

What Are MIPS MVPs?

MVPs streamline MIPS by combining measures from multiple categories—Quality, Cost, and Improvement Activities—into specialty-specific pathways. This allows clinicians to focus on measures that are most relevant to their practice and patient population.

For example, a cardiologist might choose an MVP focused on cardiovascular care, aligning their reporting with outcomes and processes specific to their specialty. Similarly, dermatologists may benefit from an MVP that emphasizes skin cancer prevention or psoriasis management.

Benefits of MVPs

1. Specialty Alignment: Measures are tailored to your specialty, making reporting more meaningful.

2. Streamlined Reporting: MVPs integrate measures into a cohesive framework, reducing the complexity of traditional MIPS.

3. Improved Outcomes: Focusing on relevant measures can lead to better patient care and higher performance scores.

   
   

New MVP Options for 2025

CMS has introduced six new MVPs for the 2025 performance year, bringing the total to over 15. Key additions include:

• Dermatology: Measures for conditions like skin cancer and psoriasis.

• Cardiology: Focused on heart disease, hypertension, and cholesterol management.

• Surgical Care: Addressing perioperative care and post-surgical outcomes.

  
  

How to Transition to MVPs

1. Evaluate Available MVPs:

   • Review CMS’s list of MVPs to find one that aligns with your specialty or clinical focus.

2. Register Your Intent:

   • Submit your intent to participate in an MVP by November 30, 2025, through the CMS QPP portal.

3. Prepare Your Team:

   • Educate staff on new reporting requirements and adjust workflows to ensure compliance.

     
     

Key Considerations

• Data Completeness: Ensure you meet the 75% data completeness threshold for Quality measures under the MVP.

• Subgroup Reporting: Larger practices can create subgroups to report on different MVPs based on clinician roles or specialties.

  
  

MVPs are the future of MIPS and offer a more streamlined, meaningful way to participate. By aligning measures with your specialty and focusing on patient-centered outcomes, MVPs can simplify reporting and enhance care quality. Start planning your transition today to stay ahead in 2025. Contact us today to see if we can help. 803-205-2544.

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