2026 MIPS Improvement Activity IA_BE_26: Promote Use of Patient-Reported Outcome Tools
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_26, Promote Use of Patient-Reported Outcome Tools, is a 2026 MIPS improvement activity in the Beneficiary Engagement subcategory, included in 16 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
Demonstrate performance of activities for employing patient-reported outcome (PRO) tools and corresponding collection of PRO data such as the use of PHQ-2 or PHQ-9, PROMIS instruments, patient reported Wound-Quality of Life (QoL), patient reported Wound Outcome, and patient reported Nutritional Screening.
Activity details
- Activity ID: IA_BE_26
- Subcategory: Beneficiary Engagement
- Programs: Traditional MIPS, APP, APP Plus
- First performance year: 2017
MVPs that include this activity
Advancing Rheumatology Patient Care; Improving Care for Lower Extremity Joint Repair; Optimal Care for Kidney Health; Quality Care for Patients with Neurological Conditions; Value in Primary Care; Focusing on Women’s Health; Quality Care for the Treatment of Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders; Quality Care in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders; Rehabilitative Support for Musculoskeletal Care; Gastroenterology Care; Optimal Care for Patients with Urologic Conditions; Pulmonology Care; Surgical Care; Interventional Radiology; Pathology; Vascular Surgery
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