2026 MIPS Promoting Interoperability PI_HIE_1: Support Electronic Referral Loops By Sending Health Information
Written by Tucker Deyett, Dedicated Advisor, ReportingMD. Source data: CMS Quality Payment Program 2026 measure specifications and benchmark files.
Objective: Health Information Exchange Required
At a glance
PI_HIE_1, Support Electronic Referral Loops By Sending Health Information, is a 2026 Promoting Interoperability required measure under the Health Information Exchange objective, reported as a numerator and denominator.
Measure description
For at least one transition of care or referral, the MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care provider (1) creates a summary of care record using certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT); and (2) electronically exchanges the summary of care record.
Measure details
- Measure ID: PI_HIE_1
- Objective: Health Information Exchange
- Reporting category: Required
- Metric type: Numerator/denominator
- Required: Yes
- Bonus: No
- Substitutes: PI_HIE_5, PI_HIE_6
- Exclusion of: PI_LVOTC_1
- Programs: MSSP, Traditional MIPS, APP, APP Plus
- First performance year: 2017
MVPs that include this measure
Advancing Rheumatology Patient Care; Coordinating Stroke Care to Promote Prevention and Cultivate Positive Outcomes; Advancing Care for Heart Disease; Adopting Best Practices and Promoting Patient Safety within Emergency Medicine; Improving Care for Lower Extremity Joint Repair; Patient Safety and Support of Positive Experiences with Anesthesia; Advancing Cancer Care; Optimal Care for Kidney Health; Quality Care for Patients with Neurological Conditions; Value in Primary Care; Focusing on Women’s Health; Quality Care for the Treatment of Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders; Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Disorders Including Hepatitis C and HIV; Quality Care in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders; Rehabilitative Support for Musculoskeletal Care; Complete Ophthalmologic Care; Dermatological Care; Gastroenterology Care; Optimal Care for Patients with Urologic Conditions; Pulmonology Care; Surgical Care; Diagnostic Radiology; Interventional Radiology; Neuropsychology; Pathology; Podiatry; Vascular Surgery
Official CMS specification
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