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Provider incentive programs

Quality Payment Program
more Quality Payment Program (QPP) external link – Visit this website, hosted by CMS, to learn about the QPP, find educational information, and more.
CMS’ Center for Clinical Standards and Quality has engaged the QIN-QIOs to have them perform education, outreach, and technical assistance (TA) in support of QPP-eligible clinicians.
Learn about the promoting interoperability program (formerly electronic health records (EHR)) and how to adopt, implement, upgrade, or demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology.
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Learn about the required criteria for participation in the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) incentive program as well as helpful information about the program itself.
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Learn how to participate in CMS’ Shared Savings Program, which was created to facilitate coordination and cooperation among providers to improve the quality of care for Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries and reduce unnecessary costs.
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Note: MIPS replaced the Physician Feedback/Value-Based Payment Modifier (Value Modifier) program on January 1, 2019. Details are still available regarding the value-based programs for hospitals, physicians, and medical practice groups who share CMS' commitment to transforming the quality of care by realigning financial incentives to do so.
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