As always, CMS is the definitive source of information relative to its Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). You are encouraged to visit and bookmark for future reference the CMS Quality Payment Program webpage, cms.qpp.gov.
What are the data submission requirements to report to the Quality performance category of MIPS via the GIQuIC 2026 Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR)?
Key points to keep in mind are as follows.
- The performance year for 2026 is January 1 through December 31, 2026, so all quality measure data must reflect the full performance year.
- Individuals and groups intending to report Quality via the GIQuIC 2026 QCDR must be registered and actively uploading data into the registry no later than June 30, 2026.
- GIQuIC participants are required to upload 100% of cases from participating sites into the registry per their business associate agreement. Quality measures reported must meet the CMS data completeness requirement of 75% across all places of service.
- All data submitted for Quality as well as other MIPS performance categories must meet the CMS standard of being “true, accurate, and complete.” The submitter will attest to the data meeting this standard. If GIQuIC finds there are reasons this standard is not met, it reserves the right to not allow submission of data.
- An individual or group must have signed a Data Release Consent Form (DRCF) with GIQuIC to submit data via the GIQuIC 2026 QCDR to CMS. A DRCF must be signed during the DRCF enrollment period of June 1 – June 22, 2026. No extensions are granted to the deadline of June 22, 2026. Those unsure of their reporting mechanisms to MIPS are recommended to complete a DRCF during the DRCF enrollment period, as a DRCF can be rescinded at a later date but cannot be signed at a later date.
- Quality data is finalized by the individual or group in January 2027 and must be submitted during the GIQuIC Data Submission Window, which opens mid-February and closes mid March 2027 (exact dates to be published).
Do I need to complete a Data Release Consent Form (DRCF) every year?
Yes, CMS requires completion of a DRCF for each performance year. Further, when reporting via the GIQuIC 2026 QCDR, a DRCF must be completed for each Participation Option (i.e., Individual Clinician, Group, or Subgroup [MVP only]) and Reporting Option (i.e., Traditional MIPS or MVP) combination, if choosing to report as multiple Participation Option-Reporting Option combinations (e.g., Group-Traditional MIPS and Group-MVP). There is not a multi-select option for DRCF completion so please plan to complete the full process for each Participation Option-Reporting Option combination.
The data release consent form process to report via the GIQuIC 2026 QCDR will open on June 1, 2026.
When will we be able to start previewing our quality measures for 2026?
Performance on all quality measures can be reviewed at any time via the Quality Dashboard. Previewing performance limited to the GIQuIC 2026 QCDR measure set via the MIPS dashboard will be available at a later date. Those reporting Quality via the GIQuIC 2026 QCDR are required to look at their quality measure performance at least four times a year.
Where can I find a list of measures available to report via the GIQuIC?
The quality measures available for reporting via the GIQuIC 2026 QCDR to Traditional MIPS and those available for reporting the Gastroenterology Care MIPS Value Pathway (GI MVP) can be seen here on the GIQuIC public website.
Where do you register for MVP?
Those wishing to report the GI MVP must register to do so with CMS during the MVP Registration Window of April 1 – November 30, 2026. Learn more and register here. Registration with CMS for MVP reporting must be completed prior to completing a GIQuIC 2026 DRCF for MVP reporting. After registering with CMS, you can change or delete your MVP registration until November 30, 2026.
Is there a fee for reporting to MIPS?
Yes. In addition to the annual license fee to participate in the GIQuIC registry, there is an additional fee of $200 per endoscopist/NPI to report to MIPS via the GIQuIC 2026 QCDR that is assessed one time annually for any combination(s) of MIPS reporting option (traditional or MVP) and MIPS participation option (individual, group, or sub-group).