QPP MIPS Services
MIPS Value Pathways (MVP)
CMS offers 17 approved MVP pathways for the 2026 performance year. Each bundles specialty-specific quality measures, improvement activities, and cost measures into a streamlined reporting framework.
Apex Healthcare Solutions evaluates every eligible pathway for your practice and selects the one that maximizes your composite score — so you never leave points on the table.
What Are MIPS Value Pathways?
MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) are a CMS framework that connects measures and activities across all four MIPS performance categories — Quality, Cost, Improvement Activities, and Promoting Interoperability — into a single specialty-aligned bundle.
Unlike Traditional MIPS — where clinicians choose from 200+ measures — MVPs provide a curated set directly relevant to your specialty and patient population. This reduces reporting complexity while producing more meaningful performance data for CMS.
Apex Healthcare Solutions evaluates all 17 pathways against your specialty, patient mix, and EHR data — then manages every step of the reporting process from registration through final submission.
MVP vs. Traditional MIPS
Key Benefits of MVP Reporting
MVPs are designed to make MIPS more meaningful and manageable for specialty clinicians.
Specialty-Focused Measures
MVPs bundle measures relevant to your specialty, eliminating the need to select from hundreds of unrelated quality measures.
Simplified Reporting
A streamlined set of measures across Quality, PI, IA, and Cost categories reduces administrative burden significantly.
Population Health Integration
MVPs incorporate population health measures that align with value-based care goals and CMS priorities.
Future-Ready Framework
MVPs represent the future direction of MIPS. Early adoption positions your practice for long-term QPP success.
All 17 CMS-Approved MVP Pathways (2026)
Select a pathway to see the specialties it covers, key quality measures, and the associated cost measure.
Value in Primary Care
CMS ID: G0053Covers preventive care, chronic disease management, and care coordination for primary care clinicians. Includes diabetes, hypertension, tobacco cessation, and advance care planning measures.
Specialties Served
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- General Practice
- Preventive Medicine
- Geriatrics
Key Quality Measures
- Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (Measure 1)
- Controlling high blood pressure (Measure 236)
- Tobacco use screening & cessation (Measure 226)
- Closing the referral loop (Measure 374)
- Advance care plan (Measure 47)
Our MVP Reporting Process
From pathway selection to final submission — we manage every step.
MVP Eligibility Review
We assess your specialty and patient population to identify which MVPs you qualify for and which deliver the best score potential.
MVP Selection Strategy
We compare Traditional MIPS vs. each eligible MVP pathway and select the approach that maximizes your composite score.
Measure Mapping
We map your existing clinical data to MVP measure requirements and identify documentation gaps before the performance year begins.
Data Collection & Submission
We collect performance data throughout the year and submit via CMS-approved mechanisms before the deadline.
Performance Reporting
We deliver a comprehensive performance report with your final score, payment adjustment, and recommendations for the next year.
"Switching to the MVP pathway with Apex's guidance was the best decision for our cardiology group. The measures are directly relevant to what we do every day, and our score improved significantly."
Dr. Sandra K.
Cardiologist, Multi-Physician Group
MVP Frequently Asked Questions
What is a MIPS Value Pathway (MVP)?
MVPs are a subset of MIPS that group together a smaller, more focused set of measures and activities relevant to a specific specialty or condition. They were introduced to reduce reporting burden and better align MIPS with value-based care.
How many MVPs does CMS offer for 2026?
CMS has approved 17 MVP pathways for the 2026 performance year, covering specialties from primary care and cardiology to dermatology, ophthalmology, and rehabilitative services. Apex helps you identify which pathway fits your practice.
Is MVP participation mandatory?
MVP participation is voluntary for most clinicians, though CMS encourages adoption. Clinicians who do not participate in an MVP continue reporting under Traditional MIPS. We help you determine which approach is most advantageous for your practice.
Can a group practice participate in MVP?
Yes. Both individual clinicians and group practices can participate in MVPs. Groups report as a single entity, which can be advantageous for practices with diverse patient populations.
How does MVP scoring compare to Traditional MIPS?
MVP scoring uses the same four performance categories as Traditional MIPS but with a curated set of measures. High-performing practices often find MVPs easier to optimize because the measures are directly relevant to their specialty.
Can I participate in more than one MVP?
No. Clinicians and groups must select a single MVP pathway per performance year. Apex evaluates all eligible pathways for your practice and recommends the one with the highest score potential before you register.
When is the MVP registration deadline?
CMS typically opens MVP registration in the spring of the performance year. For 2026, registration is expected to open in April. Apex monitors all CMS deadlines and notifies your practice well in advance.
Find the Right MVP for Your Specialty
Our MIPS specialists will identify the best pathway for your practice and handle every step of the reporting process.