Quality Payment Program cost measure information

The MACRA required us to collaborate with clinicians and other interested parties to develop measures for potential implementation in the cost performance category of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), one of the tracks of the Quality Payment Program (QPP). CMS works with contractors to develop the methods for analyzing costs in cost measures and to seek input during the cost measure development process. 

Use the “Cost measures” links in the sidebar navigation pane above to access pages with information about cost measure development and resources from recent public feedback, public comment, and expert input opportunities.

Looking for resources related to cost measures for the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule?

• The About Cost Measures page provides the operational list and measure specifications related to the 8 finalized cost measures (5 developed in Wave 5 and 3 reevaluated cost measures).
• The Prior Work page contains additional supplemental resources related to the 8 finalized cost measures:
  • Refer to the “Wave 5 cost measure development and refinement (2022-2023)” section for resources related to the development of the Wave 5 cost measures, such as meeting summaries and measure justification forms.
  • Refer to the “Wave 1 cost measure comprehensive reevaluation (2022-2023)” section for resources related to the reevaluation of 3 cost measures initially developed in Wave 1.