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The data submission process and requirements differ for MIPS and QCDR quality measures. 

• Data for MIPS measures are submitted via Excel or text file uploads through the MIPS portal. 

  • You can also select activities for the Improvement Activities category and the Promoting Interoperability category for submission to CMS.

• Data for QCDR measures are submitted as follows:

  • For QCDR measures available in the Dose Index Registry and General Radiology Improvement Database, follow the respective registry process as described in the articles

    • DIR Data Collection and Submission Using ACR Connect + DIR Link

    • GRID Data Submission Overview

  • For the QCDR simplified measures, submit data via Excel or text file uploads through the MIPS Portal

  • For the licensed measures, submit data via Excel or text file uploads through the MIPS Portal

The ACR recommends you continue to monitor your performance and submit data frequently to the respective NRDR data registries and the MIPS Portal. Registry participants receive quarterly QCDR Preview reports for Non-MIPS measures at the facility level and by physician. See Understanding Your Reports for more information. Through the MIPS Portal, Physicians can also review MIPS and QCDR performance scores at the TIN and National Provider Identifier (NPI) level. This feedback helps you stay on top of MIPS reporting requirements and, more importantly, get valuable feedback on opportunities to improve your patients' quality of care.

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