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QIPS Resources

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QIPS Program Guides

You can access the QIPS Program Guides for each measurement year on the PEAR Help Center under Analytics & Reporting – Value-Based Programs. Note: You must first log in to access the guides. 

Each guide provides details on the program structure and outlines which components are applicable to your practice – adult vs. pediatrics. Additional resources are also available below to aid in your QIPS performance.


QIPS Program Guide – measurement year 2024​ 

QIPS Program Guide – measurement year 2023 (Revised 12/13/2023)​


Top Quality Practices – Measurement year 2023

QIPS opt-in guide

​QPM Feedback Application guide​

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Best Practice Guide 

Best Practice Resource Guide:​ A Primary Care Practice's Guide to Best Gap Closure Stra​tegies​​

Gap Closures Guide - Adults (2024)

Gap Closures Guide - Pediatrics and Adolescents (2024)​


Additional resources

Standard and real-time reports that support the QIPS program are available in PEAR Analytics & Reporting in the “Output Manager" and “Report Center" – see section 3 for more information.

Navigational videos associated with these reports are available in the PEAR Help Center under PEAR Analytics & Reporting – QIPS/Stars Program. 

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10/9/2023
​​​​Imp​ortant Reminders​
9/10/2024: QIPS MY 2023 payments processed
10/7/2024: Opt in go live for QIPS MY 2025​!

1/31/2025: QIPS MY2025 opt in deadline​

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QIPS Milestones
  • Opt-In
    October to January
  • Engagement Incentive
    Monthly payment & reviewed quarterly for meeting requirements
  • Preliminary Reports
    April
  • QPM Feedback Process
    April - May
  • Final
    Reports & Payment
    August​​​
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