Reminder: CMS Seeks Public Comments on Draft Quality Measure Development Plan by March 1, 2016

CMS is soliciting comments on the Draft MDP from the public (including health care providers, payers, consumers, and other stakeholders) through March 1, 2016. After taking all public comments on the draft MDP into consideration, CMS will post the Final MDP on the CMS.gov website by May 1, 2016, followed by updates annually, or as otherwise appropriate.

To view the blog authored by Kate Goodrich, M.D., M.H.S., Director, Center for Clinical Standards & Quality, CMS on the MDP Plan Supporting the Transition to the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Models (APMs): http://blog.cms.gov/2015/12/18/cms-quality-measure-development-plan-supporting-the-transition-to-the-merit-based-incentive-payment-system-mips-and-alter/.

To view the MACRA webpage on CMS.gov:
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/Value-Based-Programs/MACRA-MIPS-and-APMs/MACRA-MIPS-and-APMs.html.

Public comments on the Draft Measure Development Plan can be submitted through March 1, 2016 using the following options:

1. On-line Submission Tool: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/26NYQRB
2. MDP Dedicated Email Box: MACRA-MDP@hsag.com
3. U.S. Postal Mail: Attn: Eric Gilbertson, CMS MACRA Team; Health Services Advisory Group, Inc.; 3133 East Camelback Road, Suite 240; Phoenix, AZ 85016-4545