Activity Description
In order to receive credit for this activity, a MIPS eligible clinician must participate in Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part IV. Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part IV requires clinicians to perform monthly activities across practice to regularly assess performance by reviewing outcomes addressing identified areas for improvement and evaluating the results.
Some examples of activities that can be completed to receive MOC Part IV credit are: the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Approved Quality Improvement (AQI) Program, National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Clinical Quality Coach, Quality Practice Initiative Certification Program, American Board of Medical Specialties Practice Performance Improvement Module or American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Simulation Education Network, for improving professional practice including participation in a local, regional or national outcomes registry or quality assessment program; specialty- specific activities including Safety Certification in Outpatient Practice Excellence (SCOPE); American Psychiatric Association (APA) Performance in Practice modules.
| Activity ID | Activity Weighting | Sub-Category Name |
|---|---|---|
| IA_PSPA_2 | Medium | Patient Safety & Practice Assessment |
Objective & Validation Documentation
Objective: Maintain certifications with a Maintenance of Certification (MOC)-approved specialty board to increase/update knowledge and apply it to practice and safety improvements.
Validation Documentation: Evidence of participation in MOC Part IV. Include the following element:
1) Confirmation of participation – Documentation of participation in MOC Part IV.
Information: Review appropriate information within the appropriate board certifying entity as it relates to MOC IV.