2025 QPP Data Submission is Now Open
- CMS is now accepting QPP data for the 2025 performance year.
- Data can be submitted or updated through March 31, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
- Clinicians may submit their own data or review third-party submissions on their behalf.
- Data cannot be corrected after the submission deadline, making early review critical.
- Clinicians must have an active HARP account and an assigned QPP role to submit data.
- CMS encourages users to log into the QPP portal now to confirm access.
- Submission tools, eligibility resources, and user guides are available in the QPP Resource Library.
2026 MIPS Payment Adjustments in Effect Based on 2024 Performance
- Clinicians unsure of their 2025 MIPS eligibility can verify status using the QPP Participation Status Tool.
- Opt-in eligible clinicians and groups must make an election before submitting data.
- No action is required for opt-in eligible clinicians who choose not to participate.
- Final MIPS scores for the 2025 performance year are expected in Summer 2026.
- CMS anticipates longer QPP Service Center wait times during the submission period and recommends submitting data early.
- Support options include scheduled calls, support tickets, and live chat (use one support method per issue).
- 2026 payment adjustments, based on 2024 MIPS performance, are being applied to Medicare Part B payments.
- Adjustments apply to eligible clinicians based on TIN/NPI combinations and participation status.
- CMS finalized QPP updates in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule.
- New eCQMs available for the 2026 performance period include:
- Quality ID #514: Diagnostic Delay of Venous Thromboembolism in Primary Care
- Quality ID #515: Screening for Abnormal Glucose Metabolism in At-Risk Patients
- Updated Technical Release Notes have been published to clarify technical changes and correct prior inaccuracies.