PM 6 - Use of Toolsets or Other Resources to Close Healthcare Disparities Across Communities

Activity Weighting: Medium
Subcategory Name: Population Management
Description: Take steps to improve healthcare disparities, such as Population Health Toolkit or other resources identified by CMS, the Learning and Action Network, Quality Innovation Network, or National Coordinating Center. Refer to the local Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for additional steps to take for improving health status of communities as there are many steps to select from for satisfying this activity. QIOs work under the direction of CMS to assist eligible clinicians and groups with quality improvement, and review quality concerns for the protection of beneficiaries and the Medicare Trust Fund.

Supporting Documentation

1. Resources Used to Improve Disparities - Resources used, e.g., Population Health Toolkit; and 
2. Documentation of Steps - Report detailing activity as outlined by the local QIO.

Resources
2018 Improvement Activities Requirements
2019 Improvement Activities Requirements
2018 MIPS Improvement Activities Fact Sheet
Scores for Improvement Activities for MIPS APMs in the 2018 Performance Period Fact Sheet