2026 MIPS Improvement Activity IA_BMH_14: Behavioral/Mental Health and Substance Use Screening & Referral for Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Written by Tucker Deyett, Dedicated Advisor, ReportingMD. Source data: CMS Quality Payment Program 2026 measure specifications and benchmark files.

Subcategory: Behavioral and Mental Health

At a glance

IA_BMH_14, Behavioral/Mental Health and Substance Use Screening & Referral for Pregnant and Postpartum Women, is a 2026 MIPS improvement activity in the Behavioral and Mental Health subcategory, included in 2 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

Screen for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and substance use disorder (SUD) in pregnant and postpartum women, and screen and refer to treatment and/or refer to appropriate social services, and document this in patient care plans.

Activity details

Activity ID: IA_BMH_14
Subcategory: Behavioral and Mental Health
Programs: Traditional MIPS, APP, APP Plus
First performance year: 2024

MVPs that include this activity

Focusing on Women’s Health; Quality Care in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

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