The IPF QRP requires IPFs to submit quality data to CMS in accordance with the IPF QRP’s requirements or receive a payment reduction of 2.0 percentage points to their annual update. CMS makes the IPF QRP data submitted by IPFs publicly available. This public reporting helps consumers make more informed decisions about their health care options.

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