IA_BE_19Beneficiary Engagement

Use group visits for common chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes)

2026 MIPS Improvement Activities

At a glance
Activity ID
IA_BE_19
Subcategory
Beneficiary Engagement
Category
Improvement Activities

Objective

Give patients with common chronic conditions opportunities to learn about selfmanagement topics and discuss shared concerns while improving efficiency in the delivery of quality care.

Activity description

Use group visits for common chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes).

Suggested documentation

Documented use of group visits for chronic conditions. Could be supported by claims. Include the following element:

1) Provision of group visit(s) – Medical claims or referrals showing group visit and chronic condition codes in conjunction with care provided.

Improvement Activity details reference the CMS Quality Payment Program and change each performance year. Confirm requirements against the official CMS pages before attesting.