Module 2: Participation

View Module 2 of the EQIP 2025 Curriculum below.

Overview

This module is designed to explain the EQIP participation requirements and enrollment processes and introduce opportunities for organizations that are seeking additional support.

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2.1: Participation Requirements

Key Questions Answered in this Learning Topic:

  • Who can participate in EQIP?
  • What are the requirements to enroll?
  • What are the minimum volume thresholds?

Watch a video explanation of the Participation Requirements for the Episode Quality Improvement Program (EQIP).

2.2: Enrollment Steps

Key Questions Answered in this Learning Topic:

  • How do I enroll if I am new to EQIP?
  • Do I have to re-enroll each performance year?
  • What are the enrollment steps for returning participants?

Watch a video explanation of the Enrollment Steps for the Episode Quality Improvement Program (EQIP).

2.3: EQIP Entity Formation

Key Questions Answered in this Learning Topic:

  • What is an EQIP Entity?
  • How do I form an EQIP Entity?
  • Who should I include in my EQIP Entity?
  • Where can I receive assistance with EQIP Entity formation?

Watch a video explanation of Entity Formation for the Episode Quality Improvement Program (EQIP).

2.4: EQIP for Growing Practices

Key Questions Answered in this Learning Topic:

  • Can new/growing practices participate in EQIP?
  • What can I do if I do not have the baseline volume required to participate?
  • What is a MedChi EQIP Entity?
  • How are MedChi Entities set up?
  • Is a MedChi Entity right for me?

Watch a video explanation of how Growing Practices can get the most out of the Episode Quality Improvement Program (EQIP).

2.5: CMS Vetting

Key Questions Answered in this Learning Topic:

  • What is CMS vetting as it relates to EQIP?
  • When does CMS vetting occur?
  • Why does CMS vetting occur?

Watch a video explanation of CMS Vetting for the Episode Quality Improvement Program (EQIP).

2.6: Care Partner Arrangements

Key Questions Answered in this Learning Topic:

  • Are EQIP participants required to sign a contract for participation?
  • What does the Care Partner Arrangement include?
  • Who is responsible for signing the Care Partner Arrangement?
  • When are Care Partner Arrangements distributed?
  • What happens if a Care Partner does not sign and return their Care Partner Arrangement by the specified deadline?

Watch a video explanation of Care Partner Agreements for the Episode Quality Improvement Program (EQIP).

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