IA_CC_13Care Coordination

Practice Improvements to Align with OpenNotes Principles

2026 MIPS Improvement Activities

At a glance
Activity ID
IA_CC_13
Subcategory
Care Coordination
Category
Improvement Activities

Objective

Utilize a program or process that provides an open exchange of necessary patient information between care teams and patients to guide patient care.

Activity description

Adherence to the principles described in the OpenNotes initiative (https://www.opennotes.org) to ensure that patients have full access to their patient information to guide patient care

Suggested documentation

Evidence of full access to patient information (between care team and patient) to guide patient care. Required clinical documentation from a medical record available in a patient portal using United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) standards, including consultation, as relevant to each patient. Medical records that are not required to be available include psychotherapy notes that are separated from the rest of the individual’s medical record and information compiled in reasonable anticipation of, or use in a civil, criminal, or administrative action or proceeding.

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