2026 MIPS Improvement Activity IA_EPA_4: Additional improvements in access as a result of QIN/QIO TA

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_4, Additional improvements in access as a result of QIN/QIO TA, is a 2026 MIPS improvement activity in the Expanded Practice Access subcategory. 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

As a result of Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization technical assistance, performance of additional activities that improve access to services or improve care coordination (for example, investment of on-site diabetes educator).

Activity details

• Activity ID: IA_EPA_4
• Subcategory: Expanded Practice Access
• Programs: Traditional MIPS, APP, APP Plus
• First performance year: 2017

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