A Summary of the STI MIPS Assistance Program

The STI MIPS (Merit-Based Incentive Payment System) Assistance program requires the ChartMaker Medical Suite EHR and is designed to aid healthcare providers in navigating and optimizing their participation in the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The QPP, established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), aims to shift healthcare reimbursement from volume-based to value-based, promoting high-quality care and better patient outcomes.

The MIPS Assistance program offers comprehensive support to providers, including:

  1. Education and Training: Providers receive detailed training on the MIPS program, including its requirements, scoring methodology, and reporting mechanisms. This ensures that they understand how to participate effectively and maximize their performance scores.
  2. Performance Analysis: The program assists providers in analyzing their performance data, identifying areas for improvement, and developing strategies to enhance their performance scores. This may involve assessing quality measures, promoting interoperability, improving clinical practice improvement activities, and optimizing cost efficiencies.
  3. Reporting Guidance: Providers receive guidance on data collection, reporting requirements, and submission methods for MIPS performance categories. This helps ensure accurate and timely reporting, minimizing the risk of penalties and maximizing the potential for incentives.
  4. Updates and Compliance: The program keeps providers informed about changes to MIPS requirements, deadlines, and compliance guidelines. This ensures that providers stay up-to-date with evolving regulations and can adjust their strategies accordingly.

Overall, the MIPS Assistance program aims to empower providers to succeed in the QPP by providing them with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to deliver high-quality, value-based care. By leveraging these resources, providers can improve patient outcomes, enhance their practice performance, and thrive in an increasingly value-driven healthcare landscape.

The following details the cost and what is included in the MIPS Assistant Program for 2025:

  • $250 per month 1st Clinician, $125 for each additional clinician (RCM clients receive a 30% discount off the standard fee)
  • 5 Remote/Web Sessions
  • Review Cost Score from CMS
  • Includes STI MIPSPRO Quality Reporting Registry
  • MIPS Attestation assistance (web)
  • Audit Assistance, if needed (web)

***NOTES***

  • The MIPS Assistance Program is a mandatory 12-month program that runs from January – December.