The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare website is updated to reflect 2021 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) provider scores. Care Compare allows patients to search and compare different types of Medicare providers and, in the case of MIPS providers, view their final score and a performance summary of their MIPS participation.
CMS has created a fact sheet with more information about Care Compare. If you have questions about MIPS participation or your Care Compare information, contact Zach Smith, American College of Radiology® Senior Quality Programs Specialist.
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