2026 MIPS Improvement Activity IA_BE_15: Engagement of Patients, Family, and Caregivers in Developing a Plan of Care
Written by Tucker Deyett, Dedicated Advisor, ReportingMD. Source data: CMS Quality Payment Program 2026 measure specifications and benchmark files.
Subcategory: Beneficiary Engagement
At a glance
IA_BE_15, Engagement of Patients, Family, and Caregivers in Developing a Plan of Care, is a 2026 MIPS improvement activity in the Beneficiary Engagement subcategory, included in 11 MVPs. For PY2026 activities are not weighted: clinicians with small practice, rural, non-patient-facing, or HPSA status attest to one activity, all other Traditional MIPS participants attest to two, and MVP participants attest to one.
Activity description
Engage patients, family, and caregivers in developing a plan of care and prioritizing their goals for action, documented in the electronic health record (EHR) technology.
Activity details
- Activity ID: IA_BE_15
- Subcategory: Beneficiary Engagement
- Programs: Traditional MIPS, APP, APP Plus
- First performance year: 2017
MVPs that include this activity
Advancing Rheumatology Patient Care; Advancing Care for Heart Disease; Advancing Cancer Care; Optimal Care for Kidney Health; Quality Care for the Treatment of Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders; Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Disorders Including Hepatitis C and HIV; Rehabilitative Support for Musculoskeletal Care; Dermatological Care; Optimal Care for Patients with Urologic Conditions; Neuropsychology; Pathology
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