Quality

Quality improvement is a cornerstone of the ACO model. NAACOS advocates on behalf of and educates members on ACO quality requirements. Through our advocacy and participation in national workgroups, committees and technical expert panels, NAACOS works to ensure the ACO voice is represented when discussing quality issues affecting value-based care.

NAACOS member resources

NAACOS public resources

CMS resources

Overview

Overview: ACO REACH Quality Measurement Methodology (05/23)
Webinar: Transitioning to eCQMs and MIPS CQMs (08/23)
Webinar: Quality Reporting Tips from ACOs (02/23)

2023 Leaders in Quality Excellence (05/23)
eCQMs for ACOs: Recommendations (10/22)
Joint letter: Delay MSSP Quality Overhaul (05/21)

MSSP Quality resources
APM Performance Pathway (APP) webpage
Quality Payment Program (QPP) webpage

Public Use File (PUF) Performance Year Results

Reporting

CEHRT Requirements for ACOs – PY 2025 (08/24)
Guide: Accessing MSSP Quality Measure Benchmarks (05/24)
Quality Reporting Requirements: MSSP ACOs (02/24)
Reporting to Scoring: MSSP Quality Overview (01/23)
Guide: eCQM Specifications for ACOs (10/21)

Survey results: eCQM/MIPS CQM reporting (03/21)

Guidance: Reporting eCQMs/MIPS CQMs in the APP
eCQI Resource Center: eCQMs

Scoring

MSSP Quality Scoring for 2024 (02/24)
Reporting to Scoring: MSSP Quality Overview (01/23)

PY 2022 Claims-Based Quality Measure Benchmarks
2022 Web Interface Measure Information
2022 APP Scoring Guide
Overview: 2022 MIPS Quality Measure Benchmarks
2022 Web Interface Measure Benchmarks