IA_BE_23Beneficiary Engagement

Integration of patient coaching practices between visits

2026 MIPS Improvement Activities

At a glance
Activity ID
IA_BE_23
Subcategory
Beneficiary Engagement
Category
Improvement Activities

Objective

Provide additional direct support to patients in achieving their goals, thus improving patient satisfaction, adherence to plans, and health outcomes.

Activity description

Provide coaching between visits with follow-up on care plan and goals.

Suggested documentation

Documented use of coaching provided between visits with follow-up on care plan and goals, for a population of the eligible clinician’s choosing (e.g., patients with a specific condition). Include the population identified for this activity and at least one of the following elements:

1) Use of coaching codes – Medical claims with codes for coaching provided between visits; OR

2) Coaching plan and goals – Copy of documentation provided to patients (e.g., letter, email, portal screenshot) that includes coaching on care plan and goals; OR

3) Coaching tools used – Examples of coaching tools used by staff (e.g., coaching scripts, tools, materials).

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