Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM) is CMS’s new mandatory specialty payment model for selected heart failure and low back pain specialists. Here’s who it affects, why it is different from traditional MIPS, and how provider organizations and EHR partners can prepare before the first performance year begins in 2027.

MIPS 2025 is shifting to Value Pathways (MVPs), bundling quality measures, Improvement Activities, and Promoting Interoperability into specialty-focused reporting. Learn how EHRs and providers can prepare, simplify submissions, and stay compliant with Darena Health’s MyMipsScore platform.

The MIPS 2025 Cost category is no longer low-risk. With six new cost measures, stricter exclusion rules, and 30% of your final score at stake, passive reporting is not enough. Learn how to monitor the right data, reduce surprises, and avoid penalties using smarter insights.

ASTP/ONC’s 2026 HTI-1 map includes making USCDI v3 data elements a baseline for app-based patient access. Understand the USCDI v3 mandate and how it impacts your (g)(9) implementation and many other HTI-1 certification criteria. We break it down for you in this blog.

The Improvement Activities (IA) category may look simpler in 2025, but don't be fooled. CMS has removed activity weightings and tightened rules for group alignment. With fewer activities to report but higher expectations for accuracy, the margin for error is smaller than ever. This blog breaks down the new IA structure, what’s changed, and how to plan early to avoid scrambling later.

MIPS 2025 raises the bar for Promoting Interoperability. From stricter EHR certification rules to tighter submission requirements and fewer reweighting exemptions, providers and EHR vendors must pay closer attention. This blog breaks down what’s new, what’s expected, and how to avoid common pitfalls that could hurt your score.