Simplify MACRA & MIPS Compliance with Microwize
What is MACRA/MIPS?
The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)—part of the MACRA Quality Payment Program (QPP)—was created by CMS to improve care processes and health outcomes, increase the use of healthcare information technology, and reduce overall costs of care. Instead of the old fee-for-service model, payments are now tied to quality and cost efficiency.
If you’re an eligible provider who values measurable improvements in patient care outcomes, the Quality Payment Program (QPP) is designed for you. CMS developed a variety of clinical quality measures, improvement activities, and interoperability objectives to help practices of every specialty enhance their outcomes.
Watch this video to learn more about being MACRA compliant
Understanding the MIPS Program
MIPS consolidates multiple Medicare programs (PQRS, Value-Based Modifier (VBM), and Meaningful Use (MU) into one cohesive system that simplifies reporting and rewards high-quality, cost-effective care.
Providers are scored in four main performance categories:
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Quality: Measures clinical effectiveness and patient outcomes.
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Improvement Activities: Focuses on care coordination, patient engagement, and workflow enhancements.
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Promoting Interoperability: Evaluates EHR use and information exchange.
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Cost: Reviews overall spending per patient or episode of care.
Your final MIPS score determines whether you receive a positive, neutral, or negative payment adjustment to your Medicare reimbursements.
Is MIPS worth it?
Absolutely.
With a negative payment adjustment of up to 9%, failing to report can cost eligible providers thousands each year—often more than $8,100 in penalties per provider.
The time and cost to report through Microwize are a fraction of that, and successful MIPS participation not only protects your revenue but also enhances your quality metrics and patient satisfaction.
MACRA Payment Programs
The MACRA QPP Program helps us move more quickly toward our goal of paying for value and better care.
The Quality Payment Program has 2 paths:
Alternative Payment Models (APMs)
APMs give us new ways to pay health care providers for the care they give Medicare beneficiaries. For example:
🗹 In September 2020, CMS announced the disbursement of the 5% APM Incentive Payments to eligible physicians who were Qualifying APM Participants (QPs) based on their 2018 performance.
🗹 From 2019-2024, some participating health care providers receive a lump-sum incentive payment.
🗹 Increased transparency of physician-focused payment models.
🗹 Starting in 2026, it offers some participating health care providers higher annual payments.
Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)
The MIPS is a program that combines parts of the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS), the Value Modifier (VBM or Value-Based Payment Modifier), and the Medicare Electronic Health Record, known incentive program, known as Meaningful Use (MU) into one single program in which Eligible Professionals (EPs) are measured on:
🗹 Quality
🗹 Resource use
🗹 Clinical practice improvement
🗹 Promoting Interoperability
MIPS Reporting with Microwize
At Microwize Technology, we provide everything you need to stay compliant and successful under MACRA and MIPS.
Our MIPS Reporting Services Include:
🗹 MACRA/MIPS dashboard access
🗹 Unlimited support
🗹 Proactive updates on all MACRA/MIPS rule changes
🗹 Annual reporting to CMS
🗹 Monthly Promoting Interoperability reviews
🗹 Template customization for MIPS measures
🗹 Clinical Improvement Activity & Quality Measure consulting
MIPS Reporting Pricing
$149/month for the first provider
$99/month for each additional provider
$250 one-time setup fee per practice for registry connection
*Security Risk Assessment available for an additional fee. State Immunization Registry interface and setup, or Other Certified Clinical Registry will be billed separately (if applicable). Patient Portal and Direct Messaging are required and may require separate fees through EHR vendor.
Why Microwize?
We’ve helped physicians across the country stay compliant, avoid penalties, and earn up to 9% bonuses through expert reporting and consultation.
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30+ years of healthcare compliance expertise
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Certified EHR & registry integration
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Custom strategies for every specialty
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Proven results in improving MIPS scores
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The Future of MIPS Reporting
As healthcare evolves toward value-based care, MIPS will continue to shape reimbursement and care delivery.
Microwize is committed to staying ahead of these changes through:
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Advanced technology: AI-driven analytics and performance dashboards
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Ongoing education: Helping providers stay compliant with new CMS rules
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Continuous optimization: Using data feedback to refine strategy each reporting year
With Microwize Technology as your MIPS partner, you’ll simplify compliance, protect revenue, and deliver higher-quality care with confidence.