ARCHIVED
New Alternative Payment Model (APM) and APM Performance Pathway (APP) Resources Available

CMS recently posted new and updated resources around Alternative Payment Models (APMs) and the APM Performance Pathway (APP), a reporting and scoring pathway for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians who participate in MIPS APMs. The following new and updated resources have recently become available on the Quality Payment Program (QPP) Resource Library. 

• Medicare Shared Savings Program: Reporting MIPS CQMs and eCQMs in the APP Guidance Document
• 2023 APP Toolkit which includes the following resources:
  • APP Scoring Guide: Provides a general summary about scoring for the APP.
  • APP Fact Sheet: Provides an overview of the APP, including who can participate, reporting requirements, the scoring methodology, and frequently asked questions.
  • APP Infographic: Highlights key features of the APP, including reporting requirements for MIPS APMs and the scoring methodology.
  • APP Quick Start Guide: Shares guidance around data collection and submission requirements for the APP to help MIPS APM participants know what steps to take.
• 2023 APP Quality Requirements (SSP ACOs Only): Provides Quality Submission measure documentation for SSP ACOs only, including APP Quality Submission Options, APP Quality Measures (SSP ACOs Only), and APP Quality Measure Specifications.
• 2023 APP Quality Requirements (All Participants): Provides the measures for Individual, Group, and APM Entity APP Quality submissions, including the APP Quality Data Submission Options, APP Quality Measure Set (All Participants), and APP Quality Measure Specifications.
• 2023 Learning Resources for All-Payer
• 2023 Learning Resources for QP Status & APM Incentive Payment Zip File

Questions?
Learn more about APMs and the APP by visiting the APM webpage and the APP webpage.