New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Earns Top Marks for Excellence in Patient Care

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, has achieved a perfect 100 out of 100 score in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for 2025 — a recognition that reflects its continued commitment to exceptional, patient-centered cancer care.

The MIPS program evaluates healthcare organizations on a national scale, measuring everything from the quality of care to patient access, technology, and cost management. Achieving a perfect score is no small feat — it requires consistent excellence across every area of patient care and operations.

“This recognition is a testament to the dedication of every member of our team,” said Dr. Jeff Vacrica, CEO of NYCBS. “Our focus has always been on putting patients first — whether through advanced treatments, seamless care coordination, or strong data protections. Achieving this perfect score underscores our mission to provide world-class care close to home.”

The CMS MIPS program scores practices across four main categories:

• Quality: Measures outcomes, patient care experience, and preventive services such as screenings, vaccinations, and care planning.
  
  

• Improvement Activities: Recognizes clinical initiatives that improve patient care, including tumor registry participation, depression screening, and continuous quality improvement projects.
  
  

• Promoting Interoperability: Rewards practices that leverage secure technology to improve communication and care coordination. NYCBS’s CareSpace patient portal, for example, allows patients to easily access lab results, manage appointments, and stay engaged in their treatment.
  
  

• Cost: Evaluates how effectively a practice delivers high-quality care while reducing unnecessary hospital visits and minimizing costs for patients.
  
  

In addition to its perfect score, NYCBS received bonus points for managing complex patient cases and for its strong data security and privacy protections—further demonstrating its commitment to both safety and innovation.

For NYCBS, this recognition represents more than just a score. It affirms the organization’s belief that exceptional cancer care comes from combining medical expertise, advanced technology, and compassion. Every physician, nurse, and staff member plays a role in ensuring that patients not only receive top-quality treatment but also feel supported every step of the way.

As NYCBS continues to expand its services across Long Island, New York City, and Upstate New York, this achievement underscores a guiding principle that has long defined the practice: world-class care, delivered close to home.