2026 MIPS Improvement Activity IA_EPA_3: Collection and use of patient experience and satisfaction data on access
Written by Tucker Deyett, Dedicated Advisor, ReportingMD. Source data: CMS Quality Payment Program 2026 measure specifications and benchmark files.
Subcategory: Expanded Practice Access
At a glance
IA_EPA_3, Collection and use of patient experience and satisfaction data on access, is a 2026 MIPS improvement activity in the Expanded Practice Access subcategory, included in 3 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
Collection of patient experience and satisfaction data on access to care and development of an improvement plan, such as outlining steps for improving communications with patients to help understanding of urgent access needs.
Activity details
- Activity ID: IA_EPA_3
- Subcategory: Expanded Practice Access
- Programs: Traditional MIPS, APP, APP Plus
- First performance year: 2017
MVPs that include this activity
Rehabilitative Support for Musculoskeletal Care; Interventional Radiology; Vascular Surgery
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