2026 MIPS Improvement Activity IA_BMH_7: Implementation of Integrated Patient Centered Behavioral Health Model
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_7, Implementation of Integrated Patient Centered Behavioral Health Model, 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
Offer integrated behavioral health services to support patients with behavioral health needs who also have conditions such as dementia or other poorly controlled chronic illnesses. The services could include one or more of the following: • Use evidence-based treatment protocols and treatment to goal where appropriate;• Use evidence-based screening and case finding strategies to identify individuals at risk and in need of services;• Ensure regular communication and coordinated workflows between MIPS eligible clinicians in primary care and behavioral health;• Conduct regular case reviews for at-risk or unstable patients and those who are not responding to treatment;• Use of a registry or health information technology functionality to support active care management and outreach to patients in treatment;• Integrate behavioral health and medical care plans and facilitate integration through co-location of services when feasible; and/or• Participate in the National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care Initiative, which promotes a multidimensional approach that includes public reporting, state-based coalitions, research, training, and revised surveyor guidance.
Activity details
- Activity ID: IA_BMH_7
- Subcategory: Behavioral and Mental Health
- Programs: Traditional MIPS, APP, APP Plus
- First performance year: 2017
MVPs that include this activity
Quality Care in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders; Neuropsychology
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