MIPS Resources
Leverage the power of AOA MORE and become a successful MIPS participant.
The Quality Payment Program is constantly evolving and doctors of optometry need to stay up-to-date with the latest MIPS requirements. Check this page frequently for new resources and information that will help your practice receive the highest reimbursements possible and keep up with the latest data trends and analyses for improved patient outcomes.
AOA Resources
- 2021 MIPS Resources
- 2021 MIPS Guidebook—Road Map to Success for Doctors of Optometry
- 2020 MIPS Claims-based Quality Measures
- AskAOA Webinar
- Recorded webinars
- MIPS - the 2020 Rules! presented by Jeff Michaels, O.D., Jan. 22, 2020.
- Intro to New Evaluation/Management Coding for 2021 and 2020 presented by Rebecca Wartman, O.D., Jan. 16, 2020.
- 2019 MIPS Reporting/Attestation through AOA MORE presented by Zach McCarty, O.D., Feb. 11, 2020
2020 Improvement Activities will be available on AOA MORE dashboards in Q-2
Use this AOA resource to promote the value of comprehensive eye exams.
Determine individual, group, opt-in or voluntary reporting options for the current program year.
Email QualityImprovement@aoa.org and put "MIPS Support" in the subject line. Be sure to include your name.
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