Quality Measures
Report 6 measures, including one Outcome or High Priority measure for 12 months. Small practices can still earn 3 points on a measure reported on at least one eligible case.
To be scored against national benchmarks, report 100% of denominator eligible encounters, regardless of insurance for the entire year, and provide answers for at least 75% of these encounters.
Maximum points = 30
Promoting Interoperability
For a minimum of 180 days, report all required measures and additional bonus measures to reach full earning potential for this category.
Maximum points = 25
Improvement Activities
For a minimum of 90 days, attest that you have completed 2 high weighted OR 4 medium weighted activities (For small and rural practices: 1 high weighted OR 2 medium weighted activities).
Maximum points = 15
Cost
CMS uses Medicare claims data to calculate cost measure performance which means clinicians do not have to submit any data for this performance category.
Maximum points = 30