MIPS Hardship Exception Due to COVID-19 Continues in 2023 In April 2023, CMS announced it will continue to allow physicians and group practices to apply for a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances hardship exception to avoid up to a -9% MIPS penalty in 2025 based on 2023 performance. The exception is not automatic,...