2026 MIPS Improvement Activity IA_PSPA_16: Use decision support, ideally platform-agnostic, interoperable clinical decision support (CDS) tools, and standardized treatment protocols to manage workflow on the care team to meet patient needs.
Written by Tucker Deyett, Dedicated Advisor, ReportingMD. Source data: CMS Quality Payment Program 2026 measure specifications and benchmark files.
Subcategory: Patient Safety and Practice Assessment
At a glance
IA_PSPA_16, Use decision support, ideally platform-agnostic, interoperable clinical decision support (CDS) tools, and standardized treatment protocols to manage workflow on the care team to meet patient needs., is a 2026 MIPS improvement activity in the Patient Safety and Practice Assessment subcategory, included in 4 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
Use decision support - ideally platform-agnostic, interoperable clinician decision support (CDS) tools - and standardized treatment protocols to manage workflow on the care team to meet patient needs. Clinicians should focus on utilizing open-source, freely available, interoperable CDS in completing the requirements of this activity.
Activity details
- Activity ID: IA_PSPA_16
- Subcategory: Patient Safety and Practice Assessment
- Programs: Traditional MIPS, APP, APP Plus
- First performance year: 2017
MVPs that include this activity
Patient Safety and Support of Positive Experiences with Anesthesia; Advancing Cancer Care; Optimal Care for Kidney Health; Rehabilitative Support for Musculoskeletal Care
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