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Use of the ASCO Guidelines app may satisfy either or both of the MIPS Improvement Activities in the table below, depending on how it is used. In order to claim credit for an Improvement Activity, you must perform the activity as described for at least 90 continuous days; make sure to retain the suggested documentation. For more information on MIPS Improvement Activities, download the 2019 Improvement Activities Performance Category Fact Sheet, available from the QPP Resource Library. ASCO Guidelines App Free to download for iPhone/iPad and Android Improvement Activity ID# IA_BE_12 IA_PSPA_16 Subcategory Name Activity Name Activity Description Activity Weight Validation Suggested Documentation* Beneficiary Engagement Use evidence-based decision aids to support shared decision-making Medium Documentation (e.g. checklist, algorithms, tools, screenshots) showing the use of evidence- based decision aids to support shared decision-making with beneficiary Use of evidence-based decision aids to support shared decision- making with beneficiary Use evidence-based decision aids to support shared decision-making Use decision support and standardized treatment protocols to manage workflow in the team to meet patient needs Medium Documentation (e.g. checklist, algorithm, screenshot) showing use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols to manage workflow in the team to meet patient needs Use evidence-based decision aids to support shared decision-making Patient Safety and Practice Assessment Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols Medium Use of decision support and treatment protocols to manage workflow in the team to meet patient needs *CMS’ 2019 Improvement Activities Validation Criteria (updated 3/01/2019). Online at https://qpp.cms.gov/about/resource-library (to access, download the “2019 MIPS Data Validation Criteria” zip file, then open the “2019 Improvement Activities Validation Criteria” Excel file).
