What is Mips?

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1Definition

Merit-based Incentive Payment System—a Medicare program that adjusts physician payments based on quality, cost, and technology use.

2Context

Part of the shift from fee-for-service to value-based care. Affects most Medicare-participating physicians.

3Example

A doctor scoring high on MIPS quality measures might get a 7% payment bonus; low scores mean payment cuts.

⚠Common Trap

MIPS isn't optional for most physicians—it's a mandatory Medicare payment adjustment program.

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