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The 2026 CMS Final Rule introduces one of the most comprehensive and consequential shifts in the evolution of value-based care. Rather than a routine update, this year’s rule signals a strategic realignment of the Medicare quality reporting ecosystem, one that expands mandatory participation, tightens reporting requirements, introduces new care models, and accelerates the transition to digital quality measurement. Healthcare organizations must respond with clarity and urgency

ReportingMD’s TOM™ platform helps healthcare practices turn population health insights into action. By unifying data, identifying emerging risks, and providing real-time dashboards, TOM™ enables smarter care, better outcomes, and greater revenue. It’s not just reporting—it’s performance execution in a value-based world.

In previous years, EHR vendors could submit clinical quality measures (CQMs) or electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs) on behalf of their clients under the "Direct EHR Submission" pathway. However, starting with the 2025 performance year, CMS has eliminated that option. Now, only entities officially recognized as Qualified Registries (QRs) or Qualified Clinical Data Registries (QCDRs) can submit MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) quality data to CMS.

Stay ahead of CMS changes with expert strategies for navigating the MIPS 2022 Final Rule. From exception pathways to scoring tips, this...