The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) consent form is a required document that authorizes MDinteractive to submit quality performance data on behalf of eligible clinicians and practices. This article explains how to complete and submit your MIPS consent form for both individual and group reporting, and answers common questions about the signing process.
Understanding MIPS Reporting Levels
Before signing your consent form, it's important to understand the two reporting levels available:
- Individual Reporting: Each clinician reports their own MIPS data separately
- Group Reporting: The practice reports aggregated data for all eligible clinicians as a single entity
Who Needs to Sign the Consent Form
Individual Reporting
When reporting at the individual level, each participating clinician must sign their own MIPS consent form. This includes:
- Physicians (MD/DO)
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Other eligible clinicians participating in MIPS
Group Reporting
When reporting at the group level, any authorized practice representative can sign the consent form on behalf of the organization. This includes:
- Practice Managers
- Office Administrators
- Billing Managers
- Physicians/Practice Owners
- Other authorized representatives
Note: Only one consent form is required per group when reporting at the group level.
How to Sign and Submit Your MIPS Consent Form
Individual Reporting - Sign the consent form online or print and fax to MDinteractive at 866-251-4069.
Group Reporting - Sign the consent form online or print and fax to MDinteractive at 866-251-4069.
Signature Authority Questions
If you're uncertain whether you have authority to sign the consent form:
- For individual reporting: Only the individual clinician can sign their own consent
- For group reporting: Any practice representative with authority to bind the organization may sign
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a practice manager sign the MIPS consent form?
Yes, but it depends on the reporting level. For group reporting, a practice manager or any authorized practice representative can sign the consent form on behalf of the organization. However, for individual reporting, each clinician must sign their own consent form personally.
Do I need to submit a new consent form every year?
Yes, MIPS consent forms are required annually for each performance year.
What if I want to switch from individual to group reporting (or vice versa)?
If you switch reporting levels, you will need to submit a new consent form appropriate for your new reporting level.