IA_PSPA_1Patient Safety and Practice Assessment

Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization.

2026 MIPS Improvement Activities

At a glance
Activity ID
IA_PSPA_1
Subcategory
Patient Safety and Practice Assessment
Category
Improvement Activities

Objective

Adopt and implement Patient Safety Organization (PSO) methodologies through data collection, analysis, reporting, and education to promote the quantifiable reduction of avoidable medical errors and deficiencies identified in the quality of care provided.

Activity description

Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization.

Suggested documentation

Evidence of participation in an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)-listed PSO. Include the following element:

1) Confirmation of participation – Documentation from an AHRQ-listed PSO confirming the eligible clinician or group's participation with the PSO (e.g., welcome email or other communication).

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